What I mean is that they invested for the return but now have a matured lien/deed that they do not want to foreclose and take over a property on....We had an individual approach us regarding a note he had and it fit our non profit segment so we purchased this, paid him a little more than what he was originally going to get as an investment and will be using this for a family in need with seller financing. 

You are correct in stating that the economy is uncertain, but I'd like to clarify that the Brooklyn town house market/multi family segment is probably the strongest I've seen it in 25 years.I would also add that the tax consideration shouldn't pressure you into selling now, as the property will qualify for a 1031 and essentially accomplish the same thing. 

Investment location is your most important decision, not the property.Select a location based onMetro area population size greater than 1MBoth state and metro populations are increasingLow crimeLow operating costRents consistently kept pace with inflationTenant Segment SelectionBefore selecting a property, you need to decide which tenant segment you want to occupy it.A rental property is only as good as the tenant who occupies it.

I'd gladly see the Section 8 program double for this small segment of our population so we could eliminate the word "homeless" in front of our veterans.

I like your thinking lol but each segment of money has a 5 year timeline unfortunately.

Your management costs and hassle will be reduced being in close proximity, and you know the market segment.

What segment hotels do you have in your portfolio?

Rents in the Lifestyle segment, at $1,731, are significantly higher than those for working-class Renter-by-Necessity assets ($1,202), driving demand for more affordable assets. 

I like the tenant base as a long-term customer segment (medical students & employees, some military, some retirees), the neighborhoods are safe, and the ROI is where I need it to be.  

Bigger multi-family investors look for more doors, so these little guys offer opportunities that you don’t find in other segments of the market.