The cheapest I've seen are 6 units in the low $400s, and those are in gang-infested areas that I don't feel safe going to alone.Would you suggest that I invest somewhere else completely?

(There is a small crack in the foundation that's allowing water in the basement)Active and visible pest infestation.( had to pay for the another inspection) Unpainted downspouts and broken rain gutters.

I have come to learn that this business can very much be shark infested waters.Let me start by saying that I first came across this community (BiggerPockets)abouta year ago and really dove in.

Things to keep in mind: - good to have a "property mgt" type local to help with the brutal winters (snow removal, leaky roofs, icey steps), summer bugs (ant, mice infestations produce bad reviews), furniture, propane grill tank and linen replacements, and general fixes (guests break stuff)- need someone to keep lawns mowed and watered, driveways plowed - reliable housekeeping is essential- less guests = less trouble/damage.

In my experience Seller pays for Section 1 damage being current infestation and you pay for Section 2 preventative maintenance.

The 1% obligation covers the buyer if during appraisal walkthrough the house is found to be uninhabitable (AC Failure/Termite infestation/etc) the seller will obliged to 1% of the property value to make the house habitable - they want to combine the issue I found after the in-depth inspection with the extra protection (which is understandable). 

Tenant 1.hoarders are destructive and usually a health/fire hazard and insect infestation problem.

Thankfully, that tenant DID clean the room minus vacuuming his carpet which I ended up doing myself, he didn't have any animals either so NDB for me.I am currently having an issue with another tenant who pays on-time to early every month but is a hoarder (in his room of a shared living situation) that has caused a fruit fly infestation (for the whole house) and fire hazard (for his room at least).

I need to get out of this drug infested county asap.

My question is- should I just open a repair request with builder and get those areas caulked or do I need to get the detail pest inspection done for possible structural ant infestation?