My recommendation is to choose cities in safe and economically diversified areas with above-average income and population growth.

Most of the multi-family units in Jacksonville that I think are in an area that I would feel safe are in riverside/5 points or San Marco.The issue, I think, with Jacksonville is that the supple of Multi-family units is low which makes the pricepoint of them higher.

It is landlords responsibility to make sure the house is safe and habitable, which includes making sure all safety features are operating correctly.

Hopefully, this first investment will launch our journey in real estate.Here are some criteria we have in mind:Not in downtown SacramentoClass C+ or B location, since we will be living in one unit (we just want a safe location)Units with shared walls, not ceilingsSeparately meteredFairly renovated or well-maintained (not a fixer-upper, but if one unit is renovated and the others need some work, we would love the experience of fixing and renovating)Can you think of any other factors we should consider?

As long as you're not discriminating against a protected group you will be safe to decline potential candidates who don't meet criteria.

Waives any other statutory or legal obligation of the landlord to deliver the unit in a fit or habitable condition or maintain the unit during the tenancy.A landlord has a responsibility to provide the tenant with an rental unit that is liveable and safe.

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

The property backs up the loan, making it safe.

Looking to see what others do to market their own rentals/properties.

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.