Florida did just have back to back hurricanes but a proper master insurance policy and coverage usually covers that type or perilYou are facing a declining cash flow situation which is due to the HOA fee's so while there is still a profit and you have equity sell and look for a 2-4 units.

Yes, there are bad areas and appreciation probably won't happen...but rents are not declining, there are great tenants if you screen correctly, and even the C neighborhoods generate great $.

While this was one of the most frightening moments of my life, I declined to press charges at the time.

The Austin metro market is approaching that territory.Here are the full stats for Austin and the greater metro:On the rental front, a recent Redfin report placed Austin atop the list for the largest year-over-year decline in median rents among US metros:Appropriate rental pricing and high-quality marketing are vital to navigating the current leasing market effectively.

declining neighborhood? 

Office has been in decline for several decades in downtown Rochester, so it's highest and best use is residential.

Economic Timing.According to data compiled by Marcus & Millichap[2], the Portland area has experienced three very important trends since 2010:The average price per unit for apartments has nearly doubledThe rate of employment growth rose from 2010 to 2015 but has since declined steadily, projected to be up 1% for 2020 (estimated before COVID-19)Roughly 30,000 apartments have been built since 2010, with another 5,600 units slated for construction in 2020Most RHA members have enjoyed a solid decade of price growth, rent growth and steady occupancy.

Florida's West coast or Austin TX are seeing 5+ months of listing inventory and declining home prices.

I always tell clients it costs me zero $$ to send an offer and worst case they decline.

While we are reading about fun cases, there is a frequent buyer in Texas that just took a case to the SCOTUS, but they declined to hear it.