She did it for 6 months and then trained one of my employees to take over.

I would add the following to that list:Building inspectorsGarbage disposalsCeiling fansFaucet sprayersFlat roofsAdditionsToothless neighbors that tell you they "don't like rentals"Fat tenants that clog the toilet due to the disgusting processed food that they eatBF/GF's who break up and think YOU should decide who stays and who leavesContractors who show up late because their life is a total train wreckSideshow neighbors who don't keep up their property and make it harder to rent or sell yours.Furnaces with a glow barThe pressure relief valves on water heatersPhone calls after 4:30.

I never understood why people wouldn't drive an hour to get to a club, but will sit on a Metra train over the same amount of time to get to a J.O.B. that they are miserable at.

Also their training is incredible.

Ours are now called 'Relationship Managers' & they proudly informed us that they were well trained.

Scott's books here on BP, I highly recommend them as a first step:http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook/That's the least expensive, highest value training that I am aware of in this business, and I am aware of almost everything being offered (related to RE investing)....

What are some good sites that offer state approved online training?

They're just not trained that way.

In the very near future my financial picture will change for the better and my intent is to start investing in real estate; so I'll consider this a good set of training wheels.About the timing of the loss; a non performing asset is a non performing asset for any length of time; this one compounded by taxes, insurance and up keep.

I would rate the neighborhood as B- Most of the people that live there are older 55+Regarding inspections, I have not had it inspected yet but I am actually training to be an inspector and I tested all outlets and plumbing and foundation stuff.