In the REI world, that means cut your losses, take your assumed appreciation now (before the mounting losses take that away), and move into an investment that makes money from the start.You're right, I don't think much of rationalizing how tax deductions (if it was a tax credit I would have greater appreciation for it), and a paid down principal (added equity that you can't use until you sell...so it's basically a trophy).  

Most people are rational and will work to resolve issues.

I have the information I now need to make an informed, rational and most importantly thought-out decision about FB, however I had to weed through the haters bull and uninformed opinions to get it.

I am not talking about a security as in SEC offerings, I am talking about the note, insurance, and a good loan to value ration to secure their money.

Is there a vacant to occupant ration (how many boards vs properties being occupied) on a block I should consider?  

Anything that is pegged to fear rather rational or irrational, is unpredictable at best.

As your buying rental and your debt ration is your current Piti and what negative rental from the property your buying after calculation of thr piti & 25% for operating expense from 75% of potential income. 

That is a negative cash flow of about $400 per year.Now, this is the part where you start your rationalizations.

The fact that your doing this sound like you are making an emotional decision and not a rational one. 

After further consideration, I was pleased to remember that this is a forum for rational and responsible people, not those it-should-be-illegal-to-offend-me folks.My "crime free" lease addendum includes provisions allowing an eviction over suspicion of criminal activity, so I agree with @Chase Gochnauerthat the intent is to deal with disturbances, not provide for a penalty.