It's a little pricey and a little Ontario biased in some sections, but it is the veritable text book on the subject.

What section are you posting in?

Rent collection issues can be mitigated by programs such as Section 8 (aka rent assistance) or VA housing, where rent is guaranteed by government.

I could probably make the argument that has pushed them into the corner of the market they seem to prevail in right now, which is the lower level value spetrum.

Use the keyword tool as well as explore the learn section that is available, there is a wealth of information in the archieves. 

I would be looking to fix up and section 8 rent out.

When I started out 11yrs ago I took 4 leases and circled sections I liked on all of them, took it to a highly recommended real estate attorney for evictions, and had all the stuff I wanted put into one lease plus added some stuff.

@Will Barnard - I know you know this but if they cut corners here there is no end to the other shenanigans they have pulled with the building.

The seller ticked that plumbing was a known issue and in the comments section wrote'problem has been fixed'.

The worst corner on mine has dropped almost 2 inches.