This area was always a very high risk and should they rebuild?

Section 8 is best used as a risk mitigation tool for properties in super low income, high crime areas.

Most likely due to wanting to invest his time more wisely:)If you can move in with family or friends RIGHT NOW and rent out your house and start DIY managing it BEFORE moving out of state, that would be best.Otherwise, handymen, cleaners, agents, etc. are highly likely to take advantage of you once they find you you live OOS.

@Polat CaglayanI've never seen a formula but here is a general rule of thumb for multifamily:The class of an apartment refers to the quality of the building, which can be determined by a number of factors, including age, location, and condition: Class A: These are the highest quality apartments, typically built within the last 15 years.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

I highly recommend them! 

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

I have done this before and now find the risk just to high.  

very high risk even I only do them with very specific investors in mind and a plan. we dont flip land we develop every one. 

Highly suggest coming out to some of the local chicago IN-PERSON meetups!