I'm only able to look at 1-2 unit properties but the high mortgage insurance makes it undesirable when compared to other loan products.  5% downpayment allows for me to eliminate mortgage insurance after 11 years but I think I'll only be in the property for 2-4 years.Fannie Mae - They seem to have a lot of products including a down payment assistance with zero interest. 

If that's not you then I would suggest that overkilling the presentation on a used product, you may be actually trying to pull a "slight of photo" move to draw attention away from something undesirable. 

I've thought about investing next to hospitals, as they tend to be undesirable to other buyers, but I'm not convinced that hospital workers want to live across the street from their work. 

That usually precludes houses that are near undesirable uses.

The election, by the way, is irrevocable and is not a no-brainer, it could create undesirable side effects.

To me, Chelsea and some parts of Everett are still pretty undesirable but their large MF inventory makes it hard for any investor to miss. 

If you purchase any of these units in undesirable areas I would make sure that a college is nearby or in the MidTown or Downtown area.  

I recently purchased a rental in an undesirable area.

If you feel like you have to settle for an undesirable area because of the high prices then maybe save up for another year.

If you raise the rent and they cannot afford it--they may move vs re-homing the cats (which is tough to do, emotionally and physically).Just my 2 cents.While I agree with Scott about some very undesirable dog breeds, I do NOT find cats to be good tenants.