We have taken on properties that had poor reviews, but there were underlying problems that resulted in those reviews - rickety furniture, washers and dryers that ruined clothes, things terribly out of date.

Quote from @Mark Coates: Whenever you install tile over concrete an uncoupling membrane must be used to isolate your tile/ grout from the possibility of a crack in the slab ruining your floor.

Then emails complaining that the puppy ruined their new carpet buy peeing on it, etc etc. 

Also, if you didn't have to work to cover your monthly/yearly expenses, that doesn't mean you have to stop working...you'll just enjoy it even more since you don't need the income.2 - Pick other financial goals (i.e....generations behind you, favorite cause...like Aids, Cancer Research, homeless, etc...)3 - Legacy

My concern is that the property taxes will only be at this level short term and then go back up and ruin the cash flow.Thanks Most everything you need to know about the taxes on a particular property can be found on the Cuyahoga County Auditor website.

Great investment market (REI) because of low cost of entry and rent/ownership ratio is strong.We have the largest medical center in the entire world with the leading cancer center that is a destination facility people come from all over to visit.Oh and I almost forgot, buy a place on the new Grand Parkway (Texas Route 99) because it is a game changing new toll road that is linking all the burbs like never before. 

Ruined the plumbing, holes in walls, smoking inside, completely annihilated the floors, etc.  

The realization that as I get older and those loved ones who helped to raise me are becoming immobile, getting cancer, or passing away.

That's weird.Sometimes it's because they are still financially supporting their 35+ year old "adult" children ...Who doesn't dare work because it will ruin there chances to also get on SSDI! 

A mediocre deal can be turned around by a great sponsor but a mediocre sponsor will make a great deal go to ruins.