Dayton's Bluff, St Paul - Rental property

[Francis A.]

Does anyone own a rental (duplex or SFR) in Dayton's Bluff and/or have experience or knowledge about the area? I know the neighborhood isn't highly rated in relation to other areas in St Paul but I'd like to know of any problems an owner has dealt with if any. How long do your tenants tend to stay? How about security? Things along these lines. Thanks!

[Scott Ferguson]

Have lived in Dayton’s Bluff for the past 6 years and recently started looking for investment properties in the area. I currently own a triplex and a SF in the suburbs and would not have previously felt comfortable buying in East Saint Paul. Now, after become more familiar with the area, I feel parts could be gentrifying. The quality of the neighbors can change block by block. Trulia’s crime rate map seems to be a fairly accurate indicator of the troubled areas.

I am a new member and interested in connecting with anyone speculating in the Dayton’s Bluff area.