The challenge with Springfield is a lack of public transportion — along with the neighborhoods, but I feel it can be a good entry point for a first-time investor with some connections.Thanks in advance for any feedback.

There are beautiful homes in the quiet forests surrounding the city and these home are very affordable compared to other areas with similar transportation times to Boston. 

I think areas of high development Jobs , increased transportation, school systems are a great place to start as there will be increased demand for those properties as far as the property appraising for double that in a yr or 2 I don't know but it's possible with some rehabbing in a great area  boost curb appeal update kitchen add value 

Further, the southern cities offer better prospects for more localized food production and short distance transportation than northern regions.

I wanted to get your expert advice before jumping in.The home is in an up and coming area in the San Francisco Bayarea, close to public transportation however the area in a very ruff part of town with a lots of crime. 

The number 1 employer is the state government and the second largest is the Federal government, plus there are transportation companies, Amazon and Chewy warehouses, hospitals and education employers. 

Less than a mile from St.John Ascension hospital, quiet neighborhood, public transportation accessible and business accessible. 

I would suggest figuring out exactly where she wants to live, identifying the nearest transportation and working backwards from there.

. $2,925(included in my operations is a $50 per unit retained savings fee that I save in an account to help subsidize the cost of unit replacement scheduled @ 7 yrs.)My model works for me, however, the average cost per unit was $22,000 with transport and setup.

There is no pride of ownership and there may be external obselesce or factors like narrow one way roads, factories nearby, lack of access to public transportation and food.