We have a good rent deal for the location, but any purchase (that we live in) can reduce our cost of living, and effectively: cash flow.

Blog networks, guest posts, crazy Russian blog networks, etc are all still effective in the *short term* but usually wind up with you sites getting slapped (penalized) or outright banned in the longterm.Most good SEO agencies now function more as digital PR firms.

You should be familiar with Fair Housing, Landlord Tenant Laws, and how to effectively perform a lease-walk (i.e. showing).

It tells me you probably had a very effective ad with good pictures, and that the property is nicer than most the rentals you are competing with in that neighborhood.  

Lot's of development coming to the area of my new property, but it won't start effecting the demographics for at least 3-5 years. 

Rent Income:  $167,940 Less: Vacancy/Deductions:  $16,794 Effective Gross Income: $151,146Less: Expenses:  $81,727 Net Operating Income: $69,419Less: Debt service: $31,920Total cash flow:  $37,499

I'm looking for the most effective strategy on determine renter costs owed upon move out :On top of that I would like advice on my current move out situation :Renter put his 30 day notice in Sep 1st so we started showings right away.

The actual age isn't as important as the effective age. 

Does anyone have an efficient and effective system they use when previewing a property? 

If you effectively use the discounts you can often pay for the membership with those alone.Go to the Oct meeting and just pay at the door.