I honestly don't think that is going to scare off too many people who live in the city because of the amenities it provides 

(that training was not available to me, probably because the agency didn't have a clue to how to invest, how to make money or creative financing terms)  An idea that may have merit.......Interview agents. preferable a new agents.Let the agent know what your objective are (to buy, to control, to flip to build your portfolio)Be honest, let the agent know you are serious and that you have the cash or technique to control real estateSign a buyer broker agreement with the agencyIt is important to let them know that you will pay them a fee on unlisted properties that you buy.You need to lay out a plan that will help you and them to put together profitable transactionsOffer to not only pay a commission but you will list with them when you are ready to sell and (this is important) that you will give them a percent of your net profitsBe generous with your agent, offer a gas credit card, cash for giving you expired listing, buy lunch and give them cash from time to time.

Fine, but my comment was as general as possible - - regardless who has possession.I would run from the property as well as the agent, and begin looking somewhere else.Consider: No one will honestly answer these kinds of question:when were the police last seen on this block?

To be honest, you are almost too late.

During the conversation, she said she'd call the police, but that I'd get in trouble because there's an ordinance that landlords need to keep their buildings from being disorderly (I've since looked into this, I'm not too worried).Throughout I was calm, respectful and polite - and I think she sensed that so I was able to calm the drama a bit - but honestly, I don't like this tenant. 

My wife and I have great paying jobs but to be honest we're both tired of trading our time for money.  

:b(Honestly, just talking to friends now and looking at their finances to try to find that magic formula)

I totally agree, and honestly she would certainly agree to do it if I asked.

It was the first property I ever bought (in 2009) and honestly it's been my favorite property. 

Michael It is all about the numbers. honest numbers never make a deal work just to do the deal.