The days of the 2% (and even 1%) rule seem to be long gone and anything listed on the web that meet the criteria are usually tear-downs. 

-Be employed by an office that belongs to TREND.I think they're probably pretty lax about it as long as there is no abuse.

Would you drink the water?

All other interest earned belongs to tenant.

There, you'll learn a lot about single- and multifamily investing -- it's been likened to drinking water from a fire house -- and be presented with some opportunities to -- wait for it -- spend some more money and join the advanced networking programs. 

I guess if the furniture was infested I can see why she moved.. and left stuff.. call her give her chance to show up to sign off , if that doesn't happen, change locks, post on door locks changed due to pest control service and proceed with that and eviction.Or just plain change the locks and be done with it.. she's not coming back just send out security deposit statement to her address she left from, post office will forward.Have pest control guy come and give you written statement that furniture and belongings are infested and should be disposed of..take photo's of inside. 

when I've looked at the zoning maps online everywhere I look is zone R8 -- even addresses that I know belong to businesses!

Water heater, ACU, furnace might belong to you as the owner.

Really trying not to be long winded here so if your interested in more details just ask, I'm happy to answer.Cheers,MarkHouse Info:"C" Neighborhood 3 bed 1.5 bath w/ separate laundry room.Brick Veneer, Metal Roof in excellent condition.Money:$38k Purchase Price$10k Down Payment$4,681 Closing/Acquisition Costs$28k Financed @ 5.16%, 30 years.Rent $691 (Section 8)Monthly Expenses: 12.5% Vacancy, 10% CapEx, 10% Maintenance, 8% Management, 11% Taxes, 9% Insurance, P&I 22%.Monthly Cash Flow: $118Projected CoC ROI 9.66%

My goals are long term buy n hold, although each deal presents its own set of challenges and options meaning some properties would be prime for a " value add/ sell" or some may be long term holds.