Provide them with neighborhood crime reports, sex offenders in proximity to the property, necessary repairs, foreclosures in the area, cheap comparables, any signs of distress in the neighborhood (vandalism), news-paper clippings with bad local economy news, etc....It would seem the ideal model might be a lower 1st with higher 2nd?

Then I had someone come back as a registered sex offender-- nice guy, good references, plenty of income.

She told us she would have a U Haul there on Sunday moving stuff out, and would be back to clean on Monday and to hand over the keys.

Nationally (protecected classes highlighted):In the Sale and Rental of Housing: No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap:Refuse to rent or sell housingRefuse to negotiate for housingMake housing unavailableDeny a dwellingSet different terms, conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwellingProvide different housing services or facilitiesFalsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rentalFor profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting) orDeny anyone access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale or rental of housing.Fair Housing--It's Your RightLocally there can be others.

You can also see population trends, # of sex offenders, and lots of other information.

A sex offender can be right next to you in an RV park and you would not know it.  

I have many clients from Perth... and have wrote an E book on TK investing from AU for AU investors specifically..

Based upon the information shared thus far (80/15/5 at 6.25% & 7.25% + 10K down), FHA wins hands down (97-100% @ 6.25 or better with no points/orgination fees is a real possibility with an AU approved FHA loan)[/i]I too wish you well in your endeavors; compare and save!

The Fair Housing act states that it is unlawful to refuse to rent to a person because of that person's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin so I think you should be good.

Have been hollered at by a few cars driving by (nothing negative said, usually something suggestive by the opposite sex).