If you buy in a vacation area there really is no safety net other than desirability/location…I guess just don’t pay up too much.  

I am currently carrying hazard insurance.

We look at things like safety, unemployment, schools.

Obviously meet all safety requirements.

Tenants can request faster repairs if the issue is urgent and poses a health or safety risk.

I would talk first to an electrician as many do fire alarm and life safety.

Prioritize Safety and SecurityRenters value safe areas.

“L&I has to often prioritize, and the things that get prioritized are things like fire safety issues, hazardous buildings,” she said.

Later on in your investing journey the safety and low management of expensive, appreciating properties will become appealing.

look for land with owner financing And I am sure you know this but location and safety will be paramount in the Jackson market there are simply areas the crime is far to high for this to be successful..