Probably better to act on the safe side:)Thanks!

Crime websites say it's a somewhat higher crime city, but it's nothing we've directly experienced, just part of living with other people, and we feel quite safe there.My question is about some of the neighborhoods in our area.

Used all the money plus brought in 20 k to make the rent low enough to make sense and be safe.

Appraisers are very busy these days, so I would put the closing date at two weeks from the contract date to be safe.

Safe travels and maybe our paths will cross at some point in the journey

Be safe!

Normal business hours are usually a safe bet, so if you present the tenant with a written (I would also send an email if possible, never rely on one form of communication) date and time block that you will be entering to show the property there is little they can do to dispute your actions.Always remember that they can always take to civil court and being a landlord/property manager is one of the most litigious careers in the country, so make sure to document the process each step of the way to best protect yourself and your assets.

To get the property lead-safe certified, you'd need to have a lead inspection done on the property by a MA licensed inspector. 

I buy in neighborhoods your wife can walk down the street and feel safe with your kids in tow.

Please don't perpetuate this erroneous definition.To be a good operator, you provide a safe, clean, sanitary, well-maintained property at affordable rents, AND you screen and only retain tenants who abide by your rules and treat the property and neighbors respectfully.