Does anyone know just how high the crime rate is, or how I could reliably ascertain this info?

@Latisha Haynes- As @Theo Hicks rightly explained the calculator is the tool of choice for the initial litmus test to ascertain if it's a deal or not.Below, is the link for the calculators.https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investme...

And the experts couldn't ascertain that they were going to encounter that on this job???

Josh Turner I would suggest that you interview several Realtors and ask them the following questions, to ascertain if they are truly Investor Friendly, or if they are throwing you a sales pitch. 1.

Then they'll have to use whatever documentation you have to ascertain whether it was a full or partial exchange and to put together the information they'll need for filing your form 8824.And after all that is said and done, you'll still have the unenviable task of explaining the whole thing to the field agent who audits your return - if it gets audited.

Even if including appreciation and depreciation (which seems low for a $300k property) to ascertain an overall investment picture, this seems somewhat bleak if there is not any value added or rent increase potential.

Once we are familiar with the process we meet with the City Planner or Zoning Administor to ascertain their thoughts on the receptivity of the municipality's governing board. 

Simply look at any post and you could ascertain the very same info I did without doing anything else.As far as your comment, I realize it was a joke in the previous thread, but repeating it hear when I was not wrong is not something I want to happen, petty or not.

A buyer (especially in commercial) will ascertain a value based on fair market rents, appreciation, future depreciation, maintenance and market much like a purchase, the period over the option term is then discounted to its present value to reflect the value of an option.

While the traditional IRA offers tax-deferred savings, the Roth IRA offers the potential for tax-free savings, so long as certain requirements are met (check out Internal Revenue Code Section 4975 for disqualified transactions)"and