The thinking being, I'm sure, is that older folks won't receive benefits as long as younger folks will.Income is a consideration, as well. 

A contract is basically;an offeran acceptance of that offerand consideration In MD I have often heard is said that if there is no earnest money deposit then there is no "Consideration" to form a legally binding contract.

I know we talked about doing that, but I have been afraid of the East Side (west of Cleveland Heights) for a while.

Move it onto the street, it will be towed and charged to the owner based on the vin number.Unfortunately you are paying the price for not issuing the eviction notice September 2nd.It is a major mistake for any landlord to operate their business on the principal that a tenant that pays on time is a "good tenant" that deserves special considerations.

This shouldn't be a reason to stray away, but a consideration if you are going to enter this segment for the first time.  

Are there significant costs prior to holding costs that should be taken into consideration?

The appraisal came back considereably below the market value of the property.

I am just now getting ready to make my first investment and have a few sub markets under consideration. 

They will be ready for viewing and purchase consideration by Monday of next week.

The Realtor Commission getting the property sold after all that money you spent fixing the property must be taken in consideration.