For your own safety, move.I'm guess you're not paying (when you were paying) enough rent to make it worth his while to do any major fix and maybe he's just waiting for you to move so he can come in and sell it so it can be someone else's problem.

Usually due to safety issues. 

You will need to work extra hard.You need to have focus.You need to create a strategy so you can find deals such as carving out time to speak an network with brokers, other professionals in the space that have access to deals, direct mail campaigns, BP, other investors, etc.Be patient and work your strategy.

Switching them out will increase safety and convenience.

Outside of south Anchorage, what would you say is the next best (in terms of safety, quality of life, and cashflow) bet for a decent part of town to owner occupy in a fourplex?

Reason why I'm asking, as a buyer that plans to move there, your agent is right, stick to the safety/hazard items or items that will cause you issues with your financing.

Try raising the rent and be patient there are more people with good credit than bad credit.

@Greg HamerI agree with you 100% on that unless you are all cash, there is no point investing in RE today, as the 4% you will be making, after all the hard work, goes to paying the bank....That said, this indicates a peak to me.....SO be patient, and keep your powder dry....

A clear floor plan with the exits and safety elements are what is needed.  

Your insurance company is going to charge you accordingly, and you need to adhere to whatever local/state regulations there are regarding pools and pool safety, and picture/document everything.