There are too many ways for it to go sideways and only one way for it to work (you stay on good terms with your ex and everything goes perfectly with the house, you split the proceeds fairly when you sell).

With $170k to deploy you most likely will have that all in one, maybe two deals, if it doesn’t go well you could end up way worse off.That said, if there are other factors like the property is a huge pain to manage or you are worried the neighborhood may actually get worse or you know you need a new roof in a couple years, then I’d consider selling.Also, even though you said it’s not a high appreciating area, do you think 1-2% is fair?

Look back to world's fair in the 60's, countless hair-brained crazy head-in-the-cloud's ideas of true creativity that foster into real innovations.

I wonder if they're listed on there but have been occupied for years, by tenants who moved in when the fair rent was less?

I’m fairly new to the BP forums and BP site in general, But I have been very active on the podcasts and books stacking education and knowledge in the real estate field. 

Of course, fairly we could say neither did we.

I had the PM get in touch with the contractor and he addressed the "issues" fairly quickly. 

That being said, In order to successfully invest in the city of New Orleans you must have a fairly deep understanding of the city.

I think it is fair..

However, if you ever want to replace that home, you'll have to move it off his lot.I would consider appraising the vacant land and trying to cut a deal that's fair.