People that live near trains and transportation usually travel to there job and pay there rent. 

It doesn't seem like your experience was any better than would be expected in a totally unregulated state like AL (for Community Association Management, not Property Management, that is...).  

I like 07107 and 07104 for their proximity to multiple forms of transportation, low incedence of dilapidated houses as well as bordering nice towns Belleville NJ and Bloomfield NJ.

Consider using public transportation to get to work (assuming its cheaper to do so.)  

Some are some great opportunities in Philadelphia and would some suggestions;House Hacking is a great opportunity in Philadelphia based on taxes and rents - concentrate along the major transportation for better rents and appreciation.Learn the neighborhoods, would research PACDC and all the neighborhood associations, community associations and learn by neighborhood - attend zoning and or the main meetings of the CDC's Attend REIA meetings - Diversified Investors Group is your largest reia in the market and has the most amount of educational meetings.

I assume I can count these trips as business trips if I have the proper documentation showing what I've done at that location, and only the portion of the trip (transportation and lodging being the biggest) can be counted towards the business expense.Not asking for tax advice per se, just curious if others do this or any personal experience. thanks in advance

There will never be a "bubble proof" property, but if you stick with properties near transportation and goods schools you won't be hit as hard. 

Like physically transporting it to another location?  

I think it is definitely important to note that Bakersfield is mainly based on Oil and Agriculture which have been down the past few years, however, we are seeing an incline in both, due to the rains and oil prices (we are also seeing a growing population and increased demand for transportation and logistics jobs).  

Of course do this only if family does not step in and you have contacted them yourself.Explain to all the nusicance calls to 911 for emergency assistance and you could inform police if this type of incident repeats itself maybe then should send out an ambulance for transport for mental health evaluation..could be person if off meds, but this behavior is not normal, average, and is beyond you call as to discipline. unless he starts yelling, or causing disturbance which you should make notes of..