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Despite the ruling, the issue is not likely to fade away soon. The St. Cloud couple's attorney has indicated that the Larsens plan to appeal the ruling. But on a larger scale, the same powerhouse conservative group driving the litigation has a similar case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
The couple's original suit challenged the constitutionality of the state statute. The Larsens, according to their complaint, were trying to break into the wedding videography business, but the Christian pair wanted to work only with heterosexual couples. To do otherwise would be "promoting a conception of marriage that directly contradicts their religious beliefs," the lawsuit argued.
But due to an update to the state's Human Rights Act, it is illegal for businesses to treat people differently because of "race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation," according to the state's website. The civil penalties for violators can be as much as $25,000.
In interviews and statements at the time, the Larsens shoehorned their legal argument into terms of artistic freedom.
"Imagine, if you can, government officials sitting down with Alfred Hitchcock back in the day, to tell him that, despite his commitment to making great films of suspense, political correctness demanded that he start making musicals, too. Or else," Carl Larsen wrote in a December 2016 commentary in the Star Tribune. "Or maybe they'd crack down on Steven Spielberg. If he's going to make a monster hit about a shark, he's going to have to do films about dolphins, too. Again, or else."
"Creative professionals don't surrender their freedom of speech and freedom from coercion when they choose to make a living with their art," the couple told CNN.
These statements played into a larger legal strategy.
The Alliance Defending Freedom — an Arizona-based Christian right legal advocacy group behind same-sex marriage and trans rights challenges across the country — took up the couple's cause. With reportedly 3,000 attorneys across the country and $44 million in funding, according to Mother Jones, the ADF is a considerable force in a courtroom.
The organization is also behind Jack Phillips, the Colorado cake maker who sued for the right to refuse to make wedding cakes for same-sex weddings. That legal challenge, which like the Larsens' case is framed as a fight for of artistic expression, will be heard before the U.S. Supreme Court in the fall.
The Larsens' lawsuit, however, has been temporarily sidelined. In this week's ruling, Tunheim stated the couple's artistic desires are not protected.
"Posting language on a website telling potential customers that a business will discriminate based on sexual orientation is part of the act of sexual orientation discrimination itself," Tunheim wrote in the ruling. "As conduct carried out through language, this act is not protected by the First Amendment."


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a leading Jamaican Pentecostal bishop for more than thirty years, was born at Alston in the far north of Clarendon Parish, Jamaica, to a family who were successful small-scale farmers. At 14, Smith ran away to Kingston and worked as a waiter. He lived with his sister in the Kingston area of Allman Town. Drawn to a group of Pentecostal missionaries from the United States, Smith was converted and baptized in 1921. These missionaries included Nina Stapleton, who, according to oral accounts, may have arrived in Jamaica as early as 1917. Later, in 1923, she was joined by George F. Walters. Both were associated with the Church of God based in Cleveland, Tennessee.
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Martin scott> has a welcome selection headache for Hartlepool's League One trip to Doncaster tomorrow.
Scott shuffled his pack for the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday, bringing in Jon Daly and Eifion Williams for Adam Boyd and Chris Llewellyn.
Both could start again at the Earth Stadium, although Boyd may return in place of Michael Proctor, who broke his nose in the South Coast clash.
"Adam and Chris were both disappointed with my decision, which I would expect them to be," said the Pool boss.
"But we are all in it together and I'm now looking for a positive reaction from them.
"Boydy came on and showed his typical skill, while Chris got on at the end and is going to be a great signing for us.
"I just thought we needed something different after the Bradford game.
"Jon Daly did ever so well on the night, while Eifion worked hard on the right of midfield and did his defensive duties supporting Ben Clark."
Skipper Ritchie Humphreys looks set to continue as an emergency left-back, with Hugh Robertson still experiencing some pain in a medial ligament injury.
Teenage defender Carl Jones is training well despite receiving 32 stitches in a pre-season head wound, but is unlikely to feature against Rovers.
Doncaster have drawn both of their games so far, 0-0 at Bristol City and 1-1 at home to Milton Keynes Dons.
Pool Reserves rounded off their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 win at Esh Winning, an own goal 15 minutes from time proving the difference between the sides.
Darlington look to continue> their impressive start to the League Two season when leaders Leyton Orient arrive at Neasham Road.
Quakers are second in the early table and should field the same side that beat Stockport 2-0 on Tuesday.
"It's a good early test with us second and Orient top," said assistant manager Mark Proctor.
"It was important we got off on the right foot at home, we stressed that before the game, and we want to keep up the good work."
Substitute Akpo Sodje scored the second goal against County and Proctor said he is providing vital competition for places up front.
"Sodje has come on in the last two games and looked a threat and given us a new dimension," added Proctor.
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Critically endangered eels and other fish are getting sucked from the sea into the cooling chambers of nuclear power stations and killed in their thousands.
That's according to a study recently published in the magazine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, based on a study at the Swedish nuclear power station Forsmark (pictured below).
Researchers looked at the number of the snake-like European eels (Anguilla anguilla) and other fish caught over two years at Vattenfall's plant.
During 2010 and 2011, 58,600,000 fish weighing a total of 101,100 kilos were sucked up. Out of this, 1943 European eels were caught in 2010 and 1166 in 2011.
The study estimated 1,300 of the endangered eels could survive at Forsmark each year if a fish return system was built to let fish swim from the plant back to the Baltic Sea.
Almost nine in ten nuclear plants in the world draw water from natural resources – seas or rivers – to cool reactors.
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It is quite understandable when we say that the best modeling amp is debatable equipment when it comes to brands and quality. When these factors are considered, we can see that there is a distinct difference in these modeling amps within recent times.
Most people who use the guitar modeling amplifier will give you negative feedback on it. That is because the circuit board that is required to produce great sounds along with the modeling amp was excessively intricate and so it was expensive. Fortunately, this article will help you select out the best modeling amp by giving you amp reviews to allow the ease of picking the best modeling amplifier for your guitar and to suit your requirements.
It is necessary that you have the best sounding modeling amp and the top-rated modeling amps to create great sound. Selecting one is a difficult choice as you have to consider the quality ensuring that you pick out the best modeling amps as well as the cheap guitar amps.
Best Modeling Amp Reviews
Yamaha THR10X: Best Modeling Amp for Guitar
The Yamaha THR10X is a brilliant amplifier, and it gives a great sound. You can make use of it with or without power as you can use 8AA batteries if there's no power. It is not so heavy, it can fit into a bag, and that makes it very easy to carry around. You can also use it outside the confines of your home. It works well in when it is linked to an iPhone, and the quality of sound is not diminished, so I believe that's a great feature. The controls are simple to understand because you do not require any specialized knowledge to be able to handle it. Basically, it is an excellent equipment. However, it does not support a Bluetooth connection, and that's quite disappointing.
- You can connect it to several other devices.
- It is lightweight.
- Simple to understand and operate.
- A line-out for PA/mixing desk connection is absent.
Fender Champion 20: The Amplifier with a Wide Range of Effects
The Fender Champion 20 is quite loud which is a bonus, and fortunately, it has a wide range of controls on it, so this allows you to create a mix of sound effects. When you purchase it, you are given a footswitch which is a great addition, so you do not have to spend extra funds to buy one. I had tested the Fender Champion 20, and in my opinion, it is very durable. On the other hand, the sound quality of the Fender Champion 20 is lesser than the superior quality of Fender as a brand. It gives a disturbing noise even after the FX effect had been turned off. In conclusion, I am still trying out all of the possible combinations, and the sound effects I hear are quite intriguing.
- There is a wide range of effects and sounds that can be produced on the Fender Champion 20.
- When you purchase one unit of the Fender Champion 20, then you get a footswitch along with it, and that eliminates the cost of getting one.
- It gives off a disturbing sound when you make use of it.
- The music reduces drastically if earphones or headphones are connected to it.
Marshall CODE 100: High Quality of Sound
The Marshall CODE 100 came in great packaging, however, it was more on the heavier side. It is very loud, and it does not produce any distorting sounds as thunderous as it is. It is definitely a piece of fantastic equipment to own. This potentially best modelling amplifier is amazing for the features which have been stated above, but the downside is that if you are not familiar with this particular equipment than you have quite a lot to learn because the controls haven't been explained in-depth.
- The quality of the sound which is produced is great.
- You can adjust the preset effects and sounds to your requirements.
- The controls are a little complex for newbies.
- The Marshall Tube head has not been modeled properly.
- Bluetooth does not connect to some particular devices especially iPhone 8.
VOX Valvetronix VT20X: The Next Generation of Valvetronix
The VOX Valvetronix VT20X is an excellent guitar modeling amp. It is very cheap and it is still of very high quality. The Valvetronix VT20X is a small modeling amp which is worth the money. It has a lot of features backing it up, and this is the reason it is among the top rated modeling amps among guitar players. It is very loud.
Considering the price, the sound it gives off is great, and the best part is that it does not crack. There is a vast range of controls, and it might sound like they are challenging to understand, but you can rest assured that they have been designed in a way that you can understand and the arrangement is very simplistic.
- It is an affordable model.
- Very light and easy to lift around.
- The controls are easy to understand, and the layout of the controls is uncomplicated.
- There is a spike in the volume while switching presets.
- It does not have the DAW interface.
Roland Micro Cube GX: A Cheaper Alternative to Great Sounds
The Roland Micro Cube GX is a piece of great equipment, and it is as good as they come. It is easily adaptable for a person who is used to other brands. It is convenient, and the sound it produces is absolutely great for an amp as small as the Roland Micro Cube GX. It does not have the best modeling guitar amp, and so as it provides excellent sound, it doesn't give off any glitch sounds like some other amps. The effects are on average and very functional.
- It is portable, easy to lift and carry around.
- Simple to utilize and it has a beautiful tone.
- It is not as loud as it could be.
Peavey Vypyr VIP 1: Great Price Without Compromising Quality
The Peavey Vypyr VIP 1 is a fulfilled amp, and it is very satisfactory for every requirement. It has a wide range of features which are very flexible. It is very loud, and the sound it emits is very clear. It is quite complicated to understand at first. It allows you to save changes which you have made to the effects which you have made on the amplifier so that you do not have to start all over again after switching it off.
- The volume can be reduced depending on your requirements.
- It allows you to easily save your settings on it.
- It consists of a lot of unnecessary effects.
- The Peavey Vypyr VIP 1 is not easy to use and understand for newbies.
- It cannot be used for five string guitars.
Blackstar IDCORE10: Save Your Own Sounds
The Blackstar IDCORE10 has a broad and effective range of effects, although it's not very loud. The design and arrangement of controls are easy to comprehend and use as well. It runs for a very long lime with the right batteries. The preamp modes are great, and this allows it to release a fluent sound without any distortions. The effects have been subdivided into three kinds, and they include the delay, reverb, and modulating effects. These effects are further divided into four, and each of them has three correctable factors on the amp which is confined in a temp button and two knobs.
- It is capable of picking up the slightest sounds.
- There is a wide range of effects.
- It does not require in-depth knowledge of modeling amps before it can be operated.
- You are allowed to create your own tunes.
- Their software has a log of bugs that need to be fixed.
- It's not loud enough, considering the price.
Buyers Guide
Modeling Amp. What Exactly Is It?
Modeling amp is known as the process of copying the actions of a real amplifier like a guitar or keyboard amplifier. Modeling amp usually aims to reproduce the tunes of one or more particular kinds of solid state amps and vacuum tube amps.
There are three main types of modeling amps and these include the digital modeling amps, digital amplifier modelers, and the analog emulators.
The digital modeling amps are the most modern kinds of modeling amps because they have a fitted modeling device as they are produced and a few of the more expensive digital modeling amps are a combined with the traditional vacuum tube amplifiers
Digital amplifier modelers are independent modeling amps which digitalize the signals which have been sent into it and they utilize DSP to create the sound of the instrument to perfection.
Finally, the analog emulators do not have the modern technology and the initial amplifiers of this kind existed as an analog and it was used in the usual analog motherboard. However, over time it has evolved.
Advantages of Modeling Amps
Modeling amps take you a step farther into the right direction because they possess extra digital processors that will reproduce the tunes of various kinds of amplifiers and a wide range of sound effects. The questions you might ask at this moment are what is a modeling amp and why should you include a modeling amp into your list of equipment?
Well, here are a few advantages to help you decide.
- Light in weight
- Modeling amps are dependable
As a result of the fact that these modeling amps have been created with modern technology in mind, they are lightweight, and so this makes them very easy to carry around. For musicians who move around to perform in various towns or various locations in general then a modeling amp is best because they do not have to carry around a huge pedal board or multiple amplifiers.
The dependability is all thanks to the motherboard. The filaments utilized are just like the ones in bulbs, they can break easily, and so when this occurs you will have to change it. It is also possible for the glass tubes to fray, and you might never know when this happens, but digital amps will ensure that you do not go through any of these.
Are Modeling Amplifiers Alternatives For Multi-effect Pedal Boards?
There are two ways to answer this, and it all depends on your requirements.
Majority of the modeling amps that exist already have the sufficient sound effects that are equal to the effects that can be produced on a pedal board, however, it does possess the simplicity which is provided by the multi-effect unit. Creating changes means that you have to correct the effect settings on the amplifier. In the sense that the modeling amplifiers have features of the multi-effect pedal boards so that makes it a possible alternative. However, the range of features of the pedal board which is provided by the modeling amplifier is not as wide as the multi-effect pedal board itself. The best modeling amplifier should have features of multi-effect pedal board for the purpose of diversity, and it is also best for guitar players who do not wish to spend extra funds on a multi-effect pedal board.


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- Looper
- Resident Evil: Retribution
- The Sweeney
- Dredd
- Lawless
- 21 Jump Street
- Taken
- The Possession
- The Vow
- The Hunger Games
Race against time… Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis star in this time-bending thriller about an assassin tasked with killing his future self.
Going viral… This fifth instalment of the sci-fi thriller franchise sees Alice (Milla Jovovich) step up her battle to save humanity from the undead.
Law and disorder… Ray Winstone and Ben Drew (better known as musician Plan B) play tough-nut law enforcers in this feature-length reworking of the 1970s TV crime drama.
Judgment Day… 2000 AD comic strip character Judge Dredd is brought to life by actor Karl Urban in this sci-fi thriller, which sees the titular law enforcer tasked with bringing order to a high-rise slum.
Band of brothers… A brotherhood of bootleggers (Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf and Jason Clarke) take on a corrupt lawman (Guy Pearce) in this gangster epic set in Prohibition-era America.
Back to school… Based on the 1980s TV series of the same name, this buddy-cop comedy sees underachieving officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) tasked with blending in as pupils at a local high school in order to bring down a drugs ring.
Tough love… Liam Neeson's ex-CIA agent doesn't let dozens of bad guys stand in the way of rescuing his abducted daughter from sex-traffickers in this furious action thriller.
Box fresh… Based on a true story (apparently), this supernatural thriller follows a young girl who acquires a mysterious box containing a malicious spirit.
Starting over… When Paige (Rachel McAdams) emerges from a coma with severe memory loss, her husband Leo (Channing Tatum) strives to make her fall in love with him all over again in this romantic drama.
Survival of the fittest… This action-adventure fantasy adaptation of Suzanne Collins bestselling novel sees Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) pitted against other youngsters in a televised battle to the death.
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Williams, who was battling depression, was found dead at his home of an apparent suicide. He was 63. In his final Instagram post on August 1, the actor had wished Zelda a happy 25th birthday.
He had also posted a picture with this caption "tbt and Happy Birthday to Ms Zelda Rae Williams! Quarter of a century old today but always my baby girl. Happy Birthday @zeldawilliams Love you!"
Zelda today posted the poem: "You - you alone will have the stars as no one else has them... In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night ... You - only you - will have stars that can laugh," she qouted Saint-Exupery before adding, "I love you. I miss you. I'll try to keep looking up."
Williams death stunned his friends and admirers in the acting community.
"I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul," comedian Steve Martin tweeted.
Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, who worked with Williams on TV show 'Crazy Ones', said, "My life is a better place because I knew Robin Williams. To my children he was Uncle Robin, to everyone he worked with, he was the best boss anyone had ever known, and to me he was not just an inspiration but he was the father I had always dreamed of having."
Actor Jeff Bridges, his co-star in 'The Fisher King', said it was difficult for him to attend the premiere of 'The Giver' after hearing the news about Williams death.
"I am filled with such mixed emotions tonight. It's very difficult for me to be here with all these emotions and feelings - wonderful, I must say, but as with many elements in life, there is an underbelly, and we're losing a dear, dear friend, Robin Williams. Such a brilliant human being. My heart goes out to his family... I feel Robin coming in now, he says, 'Get on with it, Bridges! On with the show!'"
Meryl Streep said, "It's hard to imagine unstoppable energy stopped. Williams was such a generous soul."
"I promise you, if he were onstage, he'd want the party to continue and continue and continue. He is well missed and well loved, and whatever the circumstances are, he was a giant in our industry and more importantly, a great man," said Harvey Weinstein, who produced 'Good Will Hunting'.
Lady Gaga tweeted: Rest in Peace+Laughter Robin Williams. Perhaps this tragedy will shed light on the seriousness of depression. You made us all so so happy."
Tom Hanks' actress wife Rita Wilson, who was a friend of Williams, added, "I will remember your warmth, kindness, unparalleled talent, generosity, beautiful children, Robin Williams."
"Robin Williams made the world a little bit better. RIP," Steve Carrell said.
Ellen DeGeneres: "I can't believe the news about Robin Williams. He gave so much to so many people. I'm heartbroken.
"RIP Robin Williams. Such a loss. He will be gone but never forgotten. #RIPRobinWilliams," tweeted Morgan Freeman.
Williams is best remembered for his performances in 'Mrs Doubtfire', 'Dead Poets Society', 'The Fisher King' and 'Good Morning, Vietnam'.


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Stamps on Police- New Zealand 1986.
New Zealand issued a strip of Five stamps (each 25c) to commemorate Centenary of New Zealand Police on 15 Jan 1986.
25c – Police Control Room, Policewoman, Wireless.
25c- Mounted Police, Horses, Omnibuses.
25c – Policewoman,Badge,Handcuffs,Lantern,Jail
25c – Policeman, Child, Forensics, Cars, Motorcycles.
25c – Policeman, Police Dog, Patrol Boats, Ships.


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10 Questions to Ask Before Investing in Condos
Written on August 30, 2016 by Megan Flynn, updated on December 2, 2016
So, you have a little cash and think you'd like to invest in a condo.
Who doesn't want a little residual income? Not to mention capitalizing on the current appreciation rates. Or the low, low interest rates.
As real estate agents and long-time residential property managers, my partner Tim and I work with all types of people who are considering purchasing a condo as investment property, such as:
- first-time buyers who would rather purchase an investment property before one that they themselves will occupy;
- folks who can afford a second home and believe their money would be best spent purchasing a condo to rent out;
- savvy investors who have multiple rental properties but who don't yet have a condo in their portfolio.
Whether you fit into the above categories or are a rogue investor, before you take the plunge into condo investments, there are some things you should consider.
1. What are the lender requirements?
If you are planning to finance a condo purchase, there are often tighter restrictions on condos than detached homes. For an investment property (condo or other), lenders typically require a 20-25% down payment and some lenders require the condo purchaser to live in the unit for up to one year before renting it out.
If your lender doesn't require you to live in the unit initially, then you might have to pay an even larger down payment.
As a general rule, lenders won't finance condos that are in a building that's currently undergoing litigation (see more on this below). Contact your lender for specific rules and regulations regarding condo investment purchases.
2. How long do you plan to keep the condo?
Unlike detached homes, condos typically don't appreciate as quickly. However, this depends on the area and market, of course. I recommend thinking of a condo as a longer-term investment to see the highest return on your money. Plan to hold on to a condo for at least five years.
3. Does the building have a rental cap?
Many condo buildings have what are known as "rental caps." This is a limit, set by the condo board or HOA, that restricts the number of condos that can be rented out (vs. owner occupied). As an investor, you'll want to know for certain that the condo you're purchasing can in fact be rented.
HOAs have more power than you would think.
Some buildings do not allow any units to be rented. First, find out if there is a rental cap, then ask whether it has been met. If it has, ask if there's a waiting list and the approximate wait time.
4. Is the building currently under litigation?
If a condo building is under litigation, typically for some sort of building defect, it's unlikely the units will be for sale as it is near impossible to obtain bank financing for a condo in a building undergoing litigation. If you are purchasing with all cash, be wary of litigation. Where there's one major problem, there are usually others.
5. Have there been any recent special assessments?
Special assessments refer to the fees charged by a Homeowner Association (HOA) to cover condo building repairs (like a new roof, seismic upgrades, or siding repairs) that exceed the amount in the current HOA account. They are mandatory and can be costly (in the thousands of dollars per unit).
If a building is dealing with a special assessment, it's common for the seller to pay the assessment in full, either at closing or before the condo goes on the market.
6. Are there any upcoming special assessments?
Often, a HOA will have periodic site inspections, or reserve studies, performed to determine the current state of the building and grounds. These also contain information regarding recommended upcoming repairs.
Request reserve studies from your agent; these will help you figure out what, if any, special assessments may be coming up so you can budget accordingly.
7. What are HOA fees and what do they cover?
Some people are surprised at HOA fees; it's true, they can be high. But once you find out what's covered, the sticker shock may wear off. It can vary widely, but many HOAs cover water, sewer, garbage, exterior building maintenance, grounds, security, a community center, pool and more.
Think of the HOA payment as a mandatory savings account for maintenance. Some condo owners choose to pass along the HOA payment to their renter. If you choose to go that route, I recommend incorporating the HOA payment into the monthly rent amount instead of asking your renter to pay the fee directly to the HOA.
8. How active and accessible is the HOA?
Sometimes it's difficult to access anyone from the HOA before you are the condo owner, I recommend going through your agent. Request as many documents as you can from the HOA (your agent should be able to acquire them after an offer has been accepted, if not before), including the CC&Rs and by-laws (read them!) any reserve studies, the annual budget, special assessments, HOA board minutes, etc.
Reading through these documents will give you a rough idea of how active the HOA is. Try to find out if there's regular maintenance (vs. deferred maintenance) and if there's an ample reserve account (money saved for larger repairs).
9. Have you verified rental rates in the area?
Just because a condo is for sale in a hot market doesn't mean you're going to have an easy time renting it. Check the vacancy rates in the building. Are all of the units occupied? If not, how come?
Try to find out the rental rates for other units in the building (your agent may be able to get this information for you). If you can't find out, conduct a quick Craigslist search to see what condos and apartments are renting for in the area.
Related: How to Price Your Rental Using Research and Actual Comps
10. Do you plan to manage the condo yourself or hire a management company?
With more that 10 years in the property management business, I can say that dealing with tenants is not always easy (no matter how much pre-screening you do) and they usually have very high expectations of their dwellings, especially in markets where rents are on the rise.
They expect prompt responses to requests and immediate attention given to malfunctioning appliances, plumbing issues, etc. It's your responsibility as a landlord to address their concerns in a timely and careful manner. You should expect to be available around the clock (unless you have established a protocol for who to contact in case of emergencies or if you are out-of-town).
Always have your rental agreement and lease terms in writing. It's best to use official forms (research the multi-family housing association in your area; they will likely have forms for purchase) as often as possible and be consistent and diligent. If you have a dispute or have to evict someone, forms will quickly become your best friend and ally.
If you don't love the idea of being an on-call manager or dealing with forms, hire a property management company. They can be expensive (and some are just plain a rip off, so do your research) but in exchange can provide peace of mind.
Owning a condo as an investment property may seem daunting, and yes, there is a lot to know, but a good real estate agent will be able to guide you through the process and know what questions to ask.
Now that you're armed with some basic condo-as-investment-property know-how, go forth, fellow real estate mogul, and find ye a rental condo!