For crime, I suggest checking out the local law enforcement websites or places like spotcrime.com.Check out some articles here, here, and here.I know this might seem counterintuitive, since almost everyone uses this kind of information when deciding on what property to purchase, but as far as I know and have been trained, this is the recommended best practice for any real estate professional in light of the Fair Housing Act and the prohibition against "steering."

Hi Suzanne,Dave Horn produces very informative articles on notes plus he sells both PNs and NPNs: pprnoteco.comPaper Source Online produces articles on note investing: papersourceonline.com/A few other sources for buying notes include: Notes Exchange: http://tinyurl.com/Morgage-Notesand Notes Market Place: http://www.notemarketplace.comGood luck!

The news article makes it sound like they have been trying to get them out.

Though the law might be different in your state, as a general rule;To qualify as adverse possession, the trespasser’s occupation of the land must be: hostileactualopen and notorious, andexclusive and continuous for a certain period of time.This article discusses each of these elements in-depth.http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/adverse-pos...

I just read the article that was on this site " Investing in rental properties won't build wealth but this will".

I'm curious if anyone knows of any good books or can recommend any blog posts/articles specifically about setting up your business accounts.

Thanks for the articles link! 

The popularity of the location is also a contributing factor.  

Thanks @Tom Ott and @Jay Hinrichs for your prompt responses.As I mentioned, this is a well-vetted and popular company that all of you know very well.  

I like tile best for long term buy and hold rentals...durable and better in a beach town...if I was planning on selling in a year or so I would go with laminate that looks like wood planks as that is very popular here...