Just some food for thought for anyone looking to invest in the immediate area.

You find the house completely trashed with missing appliances and cabinets, tenants were cooking meth, windows broken, etc. 6-8 months of unpaid rent, unpaid utilities, thousands to empty the abandoned property and trash, $50,000 to completely renovate the property and make it rentable again, plus all the time, energy, and stress along the way.I would actually argue this is pretty common and not even the worst-case scenario. 

@Roger D Jones if the power goes out and all the food in her fridge spoils.

Gerry Cohen, Al Curiel, Beth Hale, Bella Scanland, Chris Frank, Michele Orgell, Kristin Cook, Gar Parries, Ryan Snelson Daniel Flores , Ronald Rohde, Aaron Mazzrillo.

No to very little crime no worries with water or food borne illness's  etc etc.  

You need to have it fully stocked so people can cook while they are there and I tell you it is very important.You need to setup regular services for the hard systems like furnace, AC etc to keep them in top condition.

Or she starts dating a guy with a dog-sitting or weed growing or meth cooking business who does damage to the house.

For example, Yunta in South End is a must-try Peruvian spot with amazing food and a great atmosphere.

Two weeks later I stopped by the unit (was passing by and decided to take a look) and found that someone was using the shower and leaving food and clothes in the house with visible intent to return.

We have our Guide Book on the counter in the kitchen.People like to have something to look through, plus other guests leave flyers from places where they ate etc. with notes like, "Great food" etc. written on them.