People need to stop pretending that homelessness is caused by high rent.

random related thought then.... pretend w/acquired the property, rented entire place for 2 years (to address the 1031 requirements) .... moved into one unit for x# of years, and then keep the place empty as primary residence for 5 years before selling - is that what this would take?

Each market is completely different and I know very little about Cleveland, so I'd be doing us both a disservice to pretend otherwise :) 

My reasoning is based on comparison of rent to price ratio and square footage of other properties on the market.So for sake of discussion let's pretend we have 2 houses side by side that both currently bring in 1% of asking price from rent.

It’s worked well for me so far, but I don’t pretend that the LLC is providing any real asset protection.

Pretend it’s two single family neighbors.

I do not pretend to know what RE prices will do in the short term, but I am confident of long term appreciation.  

@Sawyer Smith Haven't found any objects that were especially unsettling but the last house I bought had a felon with a warrant for his arrest, a prostitute he was pretending was his girlfriend (lol) and the helpless dad in it.

I always recommend calling the for lease signs too, and pretending you thought it was a for sale sign.  

I would use discretion in your case but find a way to let them know the neighborhood cares instead of pretending not to see anything.