Good cash flow, stable neighborhoods, and a booming central corridor.If you're interested in looking at pictures and getting a feel for what the different neighborhoods are like:http://nextstl.com/2011/01/groth-guides-to-the-neighborhoods-of-the-city-of-st-louis/

Did you have pictures to document the condition of the property and acceptance by the new tenants prior to move in??

Docment, document , cdocument, inspect and take pictures to show excellent maintenance.Once you are sued, Get a good attorney.What do you mean by "erroneous lead paint cases?"

One of the things she told me was that you should always check the applicant's driver's license and make sure the picture on the license was actually the applicant (because tenant applicants who are criminals occassionally pretend to be someone else to pass the screening).

It could be much better for you to spend some time with a few books so that you can get a more complete picture.

But when I apply the 50% rule, the picture changes to properties that breakeven or ones tha make very little money.

Have lots of great pictures that show off the real ‘selling points” of the house.

If it is truly only cosmetic work I may not but anything electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, is getting permitted.From that picture looks like you got caught out by Tacoma Power for no permit electrical work.

Clean it up first and take pictures  before you take it down... pI would hate to see you pass up a killer deal but a property with a pool is NOT a good business decision (In my opinion).

It is easy to install- comes in 6" wide planks and tapes together, here is a picture of the finished result:And a link to the specific product:http://www.congoleum.com/productdetails/CF086We found this at a non local flooring place but haven't seen it around here!