As has been said already identifying your investment class and investment tolerance, A neighborhoods vs D neighborhoods.

Ultimately, it comes down to your risk tolerance.

I think it's going to depend on the market, and individual tolerance/desires for return, when you start looking at cap rates and so forth.  

This picture was taken in North Texas, but I'm sure there is some type of shade tolerant ornamental grass or shrub.

I don't settle for less than a 9 to deal with that but my tolerance for b.s. and indigestion is low.I don't always need a 9 though. 

Is bringing a toddler to a REI meet-up acceptable, permitted and/or tolerated?

Looking at the market in our new location, our situation, and risk tolerance I think we want to rent when we get there.I found this site because I am listening to Brandon Turner’s: Rental Property Investing book.

There are easier ways to make $ And this is coming from a pretty risk tolerant care free guy who buys apartment buildings with just a rent roll and never seeing them. 

I understand the question is more on my tolerance for risk, but what are folks' thoughts on the difference between the two types of policies for investors?

Look at your own risk tolerance and stay within your own comfort level.