Both of which have challenges, respectively.  

Nathan I understand and respect what your saying, and most definitely intend and have already started taking steps to getting my situation straightened out.

Hopefully when they decide between paying the rent on time or taking a the proverbial **** on your living room rug they will pay the rent and respect your property. 

I have heard Pasadena is better in many respects. 

Just moved to Fort Collins and am looking to join a meetup.Very Respectfully,Erich Jaeger

Start there and be honest and respectful and go from there.Best of luck

The other day there was a property whose starting bid was $4000, the property was ok with respect to the maintenance and it being in a 'D' grade pocket of 'A' class neighborhood but it went for $270~K, that was unbelievable.I need to find a good agent but I was having hard time connecting with one being a rookie "investor" if I can call myself that.

I have stayed in several vacation rentals with kids and a dog and always treat the home with respect and leave it in a pristine condition.We had a group of 5 including kids over the weekend who left crumbs all over the house, food stains on sheets. 

The tenant is ideal in every other respect - good references, long term stable high-level employment with a large national company, income equal to 7x rent, no excessive debt, excellent credit, no red flags, etc. - and he has said he clips the dogs nails every month to minimize any damage to any place he is staying.

The quote was secured through Agent #1, who I hold infinite respect for.