Quote from @B Smith: I know this is an old thread but I am going to have to pile on here. 

@Jonathan B. why not just buy the property from her?  

Focus on at least 2200 sq ft under 350k, in B or C class areas.

Hi all,I am on a H1b visa W2 income.

With distinct A, B, and C areas, there aren't any truly bad neighborhoods for investment.

Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

@Rishi B.

I'm currently working on my buybox for long term buy and hold, I wonder if I can get some insights here for B/C neighborhoods, where I should be looking into for cashflow and where I should avoid?

Landscaping is mostly for A and B class properties.

Our multifamily properties are in good areas in the suburbs within 20 minutes of our office, probably B- to C I would think.