We don’t really know the repair costs.

Now keep in mind your ac needed repairs, but that's when I reminded her my ac had been fixed for the same issues 3 years ago, so it should be under warranty.

Add HVAC to the repair list.If the house is brick, look for step cracks as signs of settling issues.

From there i'd move onto price & then the quality of the building in relation to the price & best possible use of the dirt. 

If you want to get better tenants, you must do two things:Buy higher quality properties.Have a solid tenant screening process.The quality of the rental property is the largest predictor of tenant quality.

I'm assuminh that if I do the latter, then I'd also use my personal account for repairs, maintenance & improvements to my unit as well.Is there some other method?

Its a scary choice but I think if I start off with something on the lower price scale it wouldnt be a huge risk, besides the possibility of larger repairs earlier maybe.

He recommended I get someone who can remove the microwave, adjust the vent to go back up, and if need be, build or repair a venting structure to the outside wall about ten feet away. 

Daniel Crenshaw - Kathy Henley - I think your location and asset quality makes the decision.

Hi BP,I'm having an issue with my boiler and thought I would ask here before calling the repair guy.