Let me know if you have any suggestions for good cities to start investing, that are safe, clean and have reasonable property prices!

Yep, if it's running and not cooling it probably needs to be cleaned.

I don't do any special Marketing in rarely offer discounts.I did do Craigslist posting once, but the folks who responded were looking to stay without paying the cleaning fee which is ridiculous.

I come across many homes and propertys that are going up for sale or just need a complete property clean up, and it's always been my passion/goal to follow a Career in the real estate industry.

Geneva,Couple questions, thoughts: first, why are you picking up electricity/garbage/water in your monthly expenses?

Labor will be completed by my existing maintenance staff and paid out to the employees by my management company.The roof, electric meters, and breaker boxes are all 8 years old.5 of the 8 units have complete new HVAC systems.What are your thoughts after receiving this information?

I assume it'll have to be cleaned and repainted. 5) Should we refinance to a 15 year mortgage to get a lower interest rate?

I am an accountant who switched majors from electrical engineering to accounting because I found the math was too difficult in electrical engineering.

Does not have any performance clauses (work requirements) but you can edit them in.I strongly suggest you find a way to fix this house, at least, heat, ac, plumbing, sewer/septic and electrical.   

New windows, new paint, new electrical.