I do this for a living and I have issue occasionally but am set up to handle you will get harpooned in a deal that does not work.There are way to many lending OPs on the west coast that will make this return much safer etc.you should ping Charlie and see what he offers  start there learn the trade .

Shower curtains, towels, soap dish in baths and usually a cheap plant.  

It doesn't matter if they don't do their dishes and the sink is overflowing.

I enjoy the occasional gamble but at my current experience level and net worth I'll reserve that for the dime slots so to speak.Rick Pozos Agreed completely.

Active ingrediant Fipronil is the way to go.Termidor - external spray (termites and ants)Phantom - internal spray (ants and roaches and household pests)Gel bait - internal roaches and ants (only reason to use this is if you want to spray cupboards or counters but there are dishes etc on them)granules - gets rid of fire ants on entire treated area.. awesome stuff ie.. your yardThe spray and gel work the same.

The number one thing to purchase even before purchasing a house is QuickBooks or a financial software program, because then you are entering right from the start your Equity money deposited into the business, and how it's being invested, less expenses your dishing out!

We allowed him to put a dish on the roof, which he never removed.  

You'll see that many people from the mid-West and all over own and self-manage, especially is you personally like visiting the area occasionally for "supervision".

Both CH and DW should be crossed off your list without hesitation but if you absolutely had no other option I guess I'd say Deanwood, if you've got a kid make sure he/she's a black belt b4 letting them frolic at the Rec Center, unless you're cool with them coming home shoeless/coatless etc.If you like hearing rapid gunfire, smelling weed 24/7, stolen cars flying up and down the block 24/7 and a complete feeling of lawlessness then move on in (oh the occasional naked people on PCP running around make for an interesting sight too).

I occasionally hear these investors talk in the restaurant in Charleston from time to time but seems like they are old timers who were in the game for a long while.