I pulled down a business search and they were a legit business in GA but are being dissolved due to failure to comply with annual filings.

You can also have your agent do a comparative market analysis for the area around the subject property and also pull lease information from the MLS.Have you used the Rental Properties Calculator here on Bigger Pockets to determine if this is a good deal?

Lots of great resources that you should pull from.If I were to start from scratch, I would start with a MrLandlordLord.com template.

As  long as you have that all clearly spelled out in advance, I can't see a judge agreeing with a tenant who pulled a trick like that.

My initial plan is to learn about the different investment strategies, determine what will work best for me now and in the future, learn some more, and then pull the trigger.

My head says it's a good idea.... my imagination is causing me to pull back. 

I need to solve this major problem, and if I need to pull out my checkbook, I will.  

The new refinanced mortgage on the investment still allows a positive cash flow, Then I would use the pulled out refi cash to pay off the HELOC. 

Because it was not addressed, it rotted through the plywood subfloor under the sink cabinet and soaked the ceiling drywall of the downstairs bedroom below eventually pulling down the whole ceiling and flooding the bedroom and molding the carpet.

If you get at least a 16 seer the heat out put is very good.They come pre charged with freon but it is best to pull a vacuum on line before opening valve to release freon.