Usually the numbers don't work to build in these neighborhoods, unless government tax credits, etc.CCLBA has really cheap parcels for sale for owner occupants.

Using a local real estate lawyer is useful and cheap.

6) Finding a lease that complies with all federal, state and local requirements--Do not be cheap-- get one from a lawyer in your state. 

A lot of out of state investors see super cheap houses on Zillow and don't look at why they are so cheap.

However, you should be fine with their analysis.Don’t cheap out with free or $1500 reports.  

Neither are cheap but I feel they both are probably are going to be the best solution for me.

Gentrification follows the formula of cheap rent+ east commute to downtown + open vacant space for restaurants and bars + proximity to another gentrified neighborhood that is getting to expensive so people expand their search to surrounding.  

Real estate investing wasn't on my radar - my focus is business acquisition, but once I encountered the Subto community and saw for myself how much they were willing to extend to me for free, I had complete confidence in making the investment.Peace of mind with such an investment does not come cheap for me... 

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and it's super landlord friendly (so you will never have to go through a 12 month eviction or anything close to that!).

As per the TK provider business model, property was bought cheap and rehab done (work provided).