I didn't do this....like a chump I worked really hard, saved a bunch of money, and now invest like a mad man so that I can get out of the rate race before I am 40....not too far away.

if it’s an apartment style property I think the tenant is responsible for much less if anything as far as maintenance stuff goes

This will be a major factor in the region we relocate, but I will also be choosing the metropolitan area based on current and future real estate investment opportunities, the ability to match my investment style with the local market, tax implications, and the ability for me to lead the type of life that I want to live.

The more experience you have with the lender the easier it becomes. our financing style is a little different than some. 

Plus have you considered just patching the laminate, should be possible if the style is available still.

Most of the people who I talk to own the property and have 2-9 units that they lease in a shopping center style complex, though some own just one large building.

When he'd see a house in person in Dayton, he'd get worked up over details that shouldn't matter as in investor (like the color of the house or style of landscaping). 

Buy the cheapest, nastiest rentals on the market, slumlord style, guess who you're going to get for tenants.

There is no codified process or current policy for how this hearing and consideration of the rescission should occur"You pretty know there are no rules to the game and the deck is stacked against you.I'm curious how long it will take to see that they their laws and style of government prevent business from wanting to enter into their market and at times seem to actively drive people out?

I think its more a matter of personal style than right or wrong.