Placement of fan is important too. 

None of the tenants objected before the video equipment was installed.But after the installation one of them didn't like the placement of one of the cameras (because it was capturing the path going to her apartment) so they are constantly hitting the camera with a long stick until it starts pointing to the roof.What can I do to make them stop messing up with the cameras.

Don't take on more debt than you can handle, but realize that real estate is as powerful as it is precisely because of debt.

As Steve, and my own realtor, said - they make very little on a rental placement and often have to split that one month's rental commission with another agent.

.- the condensation on the walls or windows is primarily due to inadequate insulation and dew point problems caused by cyclical air temperature changes in the home.These problems can be solved with the installation of a proper dehumidifier, improvements to insulation and properly utilized vapor barriers, increased air circulation through the use of ceiling fans, proper furniture placement (not right up against exterior walls), etc.

This is precisely what I am afraid of...But it seems like every landlord who has responded has had a different approach, and I guess it really depends on the tenant in question.

To be more precise, RoomScore has done a masterful job producing an interactive map summarizing how different cities stack up.Sacramento gets a D+ but I'm still trending at 20% over my annual baseline.

You'll want to do some quick studying up on this area of tenant screening/placement so you have personal knowledge of your obligations rather than relying on others' advice.

Of course, it is also possible he knew precisely what he was doing, as folks come in all sizes and character. 

Very little provided, much more than a phone number for tenants and minimal support.Separate tenant placement fee from operational PM.