I'm trying not to get stuck in this research phase and post like this give a nice push to take that next step.

When I pull up the house I see someone washing a car and the backyard.  

You see, this is where, in my adulthood, I asked Yahweh to wash me clean.Needless to say, that water was frigid, but when I emerged from it, I was on fire – and I’d never felt more alive.I hadn’t been to that spot in more than a decade, but something in my being told me to disregard the promptings of the GPS lady’s voice and at least drive by where I’d been made a new creature.I decided to park on the side of the road and make my way down the bank to the swimming hole.

Tenant didn't seem like it was something he'd push..But wonder what your thoughts are or if you've dealt with something similar..

We went and they pushed the "reduced price" 3 day course which we signed up for.  

Depending on the size of the pool it can easily push $9-10k down here in the D.C., Virginia, Maryland area.

Yes, both me and my new property manager are pushing the previous property manager via email/phone calls.

If you have a beach nearby I would expect a shower because you want to wash all the sand off of yourself (and kids).

The problem we had was the expansive soil causing the basement push inward.  

It may take a significant amount of pushing to get going but pretty soon the momentum will carry you forward.If you're buying in southside I'm guessing you won't need a ton of money to pick up properties but may need more in reserves for dealing with lower quality tenants?