Bryan,This is one of the biggest challenges when investing in C/C+ areas, and it’s even more amplified in D-class neighborhoods.

I find that it's almost a one stop shop in that I can use it for my business checking and savings accounts, bookkeeping, for rent collection, I can issue virtual credit card, I can create all the financial reports I need to run my real estate business and prepare for tax filing and through their partners I can vet my tenants, develop state-specific leases and more.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Some of the best investments can be found in neighborhoods where you may not want to live, but the numbers support it! 

However, this only works in premium neighborhoods like Sycamore Square.

Market insights and understanding the rental rates in the neighborhood.

How many lots in those neighborhoods sold near that date to establish comps? 

Managing 17 shopping centers and selecting sites for new developments is no small feat—kudos to you!

That is often a matter of opinion and will depend on the attitude of your municipality.Most municipalities do not require neighborhood approval, but will offer the public opportunities to provide input which will be considered.

Getting a good painter at a reasonable price requires persistence and comparison shopping.