Quote from @Mark Forest: The company I have invested with has done a great job explaining why this is happening and what they are doing about it. 

Fix it.We eliminate as much landscaping as possible: we take out flower beds and most decorative features, ideally, lawn mowing is the only job tenants have to do, because we know that's all we can expect from most.

The challenge is that non-government jobs are often short-lived.

-Loganville and Douglasville: Growing communities with job growth.That's my two cents on areas...

If it's not a real job... next.

I don’t know, if you just want a job I guess arbitrage could work.  

Here’s some context: Property 1: >$100k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $220k @ 2.88% (30-year fixed)Property 2: >$70k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $252k @ 3.38% (30-year fixed)Extra considerations: - I have $15-20k liquid to use for any of these deals- My current job is relatively stable, but not high-payin- Current properties in TX, living in NY, looking to invest in Mid-West (crazy, I know)- No other debt obligations besides the two mortgagesUltimate goal/timeline: Though a bit ambitious, I’d love to build up the portfolio to 10-20 units in the next two yearsI understand that any/all replies aren't financial advice; all ideas welcome for information purposes. 

My wife and I have a W2 job. 

I suspect I can build this in 6 to 10 hours, but it is always helpful to have another brain on the job. 3) There is an advanced function I would like to build, but sadly I can't recall the mathematical functions necessary to make the calculations. 

I do not have a traditional W2 job so I can't pursue the typical conventional loan or a FHA since I don't have income (hence the DSCR route).However, I've seen that most DSCR lenders do not lend if the loan amount is less than $100K.