Freeways, railroad tracks, busy streets, under flight paths don't always bode well for any real estate investments.

I am going to catch a flight. ill respond when i land.. 12pm ESTish...

Further, what actions should I take to protect myself if a long term tenant can no longer safely navigate those three flights of stairs because their physical condition changed.

I'd move in there if it wasnt up a huge flight of stairs - it really looks that good, and it's a huge apartment.

Hi Marcus - Texas is a FABULOUS place to invest - and only a quick airline flight away - and if you have a 3RD party property management company running the property for you -you can do both - INVEST WHERE YOU ARE - or INVEST WHERE YOU BELIEVE IT IS PROFITABLE!!

Though there is higher flight risk, they also have a great incentive to stay.

As im based in NZ and do to having direct flights to Houston that comes easier to choose. 

Set aside any enlistment bonus payment, hostile fire, combat pay, flight pay, COLA, tax free...whatever you can set aside.  

Depending on your budget that one day may mean a flight out in the morning & back in the evening.  

Cost Assumptions Purchase Price $ 90,000 Improvements $ 15,000 Closing Costs $ 4,500 Total Cost $ 109,500 ARV   $ 120,000     Revenues   Monthly Rental Income $ 2,400 Vacancy/Loss Rate 25% Vacancy/Loss Value $ (600) Gross Income $ 1,800     Expenses   30% Net Income $ 1,260 We rent exclusively to airline pilots and flight attendants, so proximity to airport, public transit, and a lot of space are key - plus an area that is safe.