I have a real estate license and I've yet to find a con other than the cost to maintain that license (which varies by state).  

Code, landlords are required to give the name and address of "the person or persons authorized to collect or receive rent and manage and maintain the premises, and who can readily be contacted by the tenant." 

Justin R. depending on what's under the stairs, you may or may not have 'easy' options on the stairs.Floating vinyl flooring (looks a lot like wood) has worked really well for me in kitchens and hallways, etc. but i've found that I like ceramic tile better in bathrooms ... it ends up being easier to maintain over time.

The home seems to be well maintained for the most part, it is in a historic district.  

Lane KawaokaHi Lanethe portfolio is concentrated in the  Knoxville, TN market.  

The Appraisal Institue maintains a database of experienced experts in your area.

More often than not, the people you meet are likely to be well connected in their own right, hence, that old adage, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”, has never been truer than in business.In an online era, it stands to reason that connecting with potential clients from all around the world at the click of a button is here to stay, however, the benefits of networking should not be overlooked when it comes to finding and maintaining long-lasting quality business and personal contacts.

The homeowner is rewarded for letting their house go into disrepair and breaking the covenants of their loan/mortgage, which explicitly says they are responsible for maintaining the property in good condition.

I agree with Jay about how banks had to make loans available to certain areas to do business there and those areas had high concentrations of minorities.  

Not to worry about your buyer's list, first concentrate on getting the deals, the buyers will come if you deal is attractive enough.