I challenge common logic that stocks will always go up.

My current tenants which were inherited when I bought the property are moving next month..So now the real challenge of being a first time landlord is approaching, and my biggest concerns with screening are:Evictions and Criminal Background - How do you check for this?

There's nothing wrong with taking on a modest fixer-upper in the beginning and taking on more challenging ones as you become more experienced. 

this is a challenging question because there are so many different variables. the important question is what is the investors goals?

Challenges?

Challenges?

We challenged the appraiser and they refused to change the number.  

Richest Man in Babylon (Audio version because it had some unique names/words)3.

Whatever is most advantageous for you.A cost seg may very well be advantageous, however you're in a unique position as the FMV is $550k but you only paid $300k. 

Challenges?