I can't give legal advice but it sounds like the cops are not enforcing the laws on the books.You can't have your center impacted because they want to be "lazy with the laws".If they are sleeping on your property they are trespassing plain and simple.

You should be able to compare to see what impact your extra payment made.

Portland is an awesome city that's on the up and I, myself, look forward to being an investor in this culture! 

The entitlement culture in Greece is being challenged by the EU and the IMF with threats to toss Greece out of the EU altogether.

Some things, like HVAC or a New Roof, are quite expensive and can seriously impact you financially, if you don't have money set aside.

-> How do TOS requirements impact real estate transactions?

Lenders are usually a little more friendly in an impacted area like Detroit.  

I imagine this will have an impact on my ability to rent these homes.  

Time is money.3 - If you are not a pro at this, and you make mistakes (and you will), how does that impact your bottom line?

@Jay Hinrichs, <off-topic> sometimes is hard to convene something over "dry" internet communication. i would read it as: me and Wendell were raised in cultures where OLD meant respect based on experience/knowledge earned with time</off-topic>.