Speaking of neighborhoods, safety and tranquility are paramount to me.

No safety precautions and sometimes we couldn’t communicate with them.

@Logan Guerrero one of the challenges with maintenance is owners not having funds.So, we've learned to prioritize maintenance issues:1) Health & safety issues2) City & S8 inspection issues3) Property preservation4) Direct marketing issues (purple walls)5) Miscellaneous

I think it takes time and I need to find an agent who will be patient and understand that.

Being 1099 and not having guaranteed income is challenging as is, I'm essentially dipping deep into my safety net to fund this project but the last couple of years have been great and I'm eager to get started.

I'd be worried about pre-construction projects for your own safety.   

---Tenants are also allowed to break their S8 lease if their home is broken into and they fear for their safety.

So to manage expectations I'd say you should expect to be patient to find the right deal.

Real estate is a long game and if you choose wisely and are patient it will likely reap future payoffs.4) I would just make sure you have a long-term plan for property #2.

i see you work for property onion Yes, it does go well, and if you are patient, it's even possible to turn a profit.