Margrave VS whisper. Pros and cons.

[Jonathan Perez]

I am looking at some pros and cons on two duplexes and just wanted to hear what you guys think. I did not want to go over a purchase price of 100k due to the mortgage payments. (I can afford a mortgage at 100k). I have just enough for a down payment, inspection and appraisal. After all is said and done, I'd have a couple hundred left to my name. So I need to be mindful of potential maintenence and repairs for the first couple months. ***Margrave rd*** Pros -asking 95k - supposed developing area -Easy downtown access -long term tenant of 10 years Cons -patches on roof -according to RAIDS, lots of crime activity in this area. - ceiling leak/stains in living room area. ***Whisper*** Pros -Right over the bridge to downtown -Significantly lower crime activity in this area -new roof, new HVAC -in a short street filled with similar if not identical duplexes. All comps Cons -Asking 129k ( a little over my ideal purchase price target) -stain in kitchen ceiling right under the bathroom ( potential plumbing issue?)