After that you'll want to see what sub-market/zip code might make sense given the relative rent/price ratios.

I'm just trying to shorten the learning curve!

whats the worry.. buy at the court house steps and lien goes away. 

During the GFC, the Obama administration took control of these entities and they have since been 100% controlled by the government. 

On the other hand who ever buys the property will have to raise the rents.

We got a small drop last month but nothing worth bragging about.I was thinking of doing a refi with dropping rates but doesnt seem like thats in cards currently...Thank you The bond market happened.

The best option is to put them on a payment program.

Quote from @Michell Chase: It isn't a large amount but my concern is that if I remove the tenant in July I have no deposit in the event that there are damages to the unit. 

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: I grew up near the 63031 zip code and know the area welll.

If you haven't read "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael Gerber, I highly recommend it.