It's great that you are going to get the kitchen updated, that will expose some hiding spots.

You will learn how to value property and in turn be able to spot bargains and opportunities.  

@Mark Poulton @Jeff Keller The floors are uneven in some spots.

You are spot on regarding the areas - the buildings in downtown just off base (76541) are going to be very tough, D class at best.

Ranch Penasquitos (PQ) and Rancho Bernardo (RB) are nice, but expensive spots on the I-15.

SO I am now assuming 21 spots total with no expansion.Expenses - He stated the $250 was lawn care, gravel maintenance when needed, and he also pays Roto Rooter to clean out the sewer lines every quarter as a courtesy, but this is actually not necessary since it is city maintained sewer.

He modified the terms on the spot, printed it and had us sign it right there. 

Hey all, I looked at a duplex recently where the floors in back section had sunk approx 4-6" and pulled the wall with it in some spots, looks to be sinking towards the middle of the back section.

As a small landlord, I am trying to find a way to switch from paper checks to electronic payments for rent collection, in an effort to eliminated a cumbersome, recurring task of scanning, signing, and/or visiting a bank branch, waiting in line, and depositing, or mailing and tracking paper checks.

This is exactly why the agents still survive in this electronic world: they convince the owners to step back and let them do the work without personal attachment.