I have a binder in each rental with contact info and all of the pamphlets that came with the appliances and smoke detectors, in addition with directions with pictures on how to change the furnace filter and how to shut off the water to the entire house in case of water emergency.

Just because you see a Trans Union report does not mean you're getting the full picture because there are two other bureaus out there, and each one has different data.Joe Gore

I figured the formal education would help me understand the bigger picture while also learning to be a creative real estate investor as well.  

We have already measured and made the backsplash, which will go with either  dark or light cabinets.Also, the place is still full of junk [not like the ones I have seen pictured on BP] but there is also a quantity of ruby and depression glass in some of the cabinets.  

I would advertise it as a one bedroom apartment with pictures and see what happens.

Hopefully you took a picture you can send them.

Here are some pictures of the box and offending compressor at another forum:  http://www.diychatroom.com/f18/electrical-surge-205338/index3/#post1392228Is there a way to post pictures here?

Although not connected to real estate per se, I do have a lot of experience in planning and measuring progress, solving problems, reading and executing contracts as well as interfacing with both customers and contractors. 

Chase bank offers a service called QuickPay, free to its customers.

That will be for good customers who are strong.