To determine the best option, we should run the numbers for both scenarios and see which is more profitable.

In a Subject To, it's simply taking over payments.

Overall, it was good to me, but it was certainly more work than market rate tenants, simply because I effectively had small turns every year with the inspection repair lists.  

I'm not simply just gonna put down direct mail either.

The IRS uses material participation tests to determine if you are actively involved in an activity.

The market determines price based on supply/demand and if you think there's not enough supply - then go ahead and increase the price. 

Now we're seeing investors pouring money into buying Class C rentals - but, many are getting burned.In our experience & opinion, the main determinant of property Class is not location or even property condition, those are #2 and #3.

That is often the most difficult first step for investors, is to simply get started. 

We thought about fencing/gating ours and making a community or just simply adding garages if it doesn't get too pricey.

Quote from @Sylvia Castellanos: Seller pays for title insurance to guarantee the buyer's protection from any title problems.The contract determines who pays closing costs.