So, while there are many people lamenting gentrification and the potential for some homeowners having to sell their house - is it better to have a cheap, crime-ridden neighborhood or is it better to have high value and having the option to actually sell and have a nice nest egg?

If you have other reasons for investing in rough neighborhood that go beyond just padding your nest.  

Fear of losing a nest egg, etc..I know when I signed on the dotted line for my first rental, my first thought was: "Ok, this is real, and in front of me now".  

If there is no clear apparent indicator your tent is on the verge of being committed to a the coo-coo's nest, then require a letter from a licence health provider that actually seen this abusive jerk in person.

Adam Dickinson from Nest Realty in Durham was outstanding helping us to sell the home.

I have a learning Google Nest and while it has scheduling options you could use, it's not going to know when people are coming in or out.

I would build a nest egg of at least 6 months of reserves first before you decide the amount you want to put down on a house.

In preference to holding off on the license and building a nest egg while furthering my education on investing in residential properties for a while?

Often, the extra cost and rate is WORTH IT once you have a nest egg to protect, as this allows you to much better manage and protect yourself from risk.

I have been living simple and built up a decent nest egg in the last 15 years.