Hi Jasmine,When I first started out, this is what I did to learn about the area:1) Talk to real estate agents to learn about the values2) Talk to neighbors of the subject property that I was interested in3) Talk to corner grocery/convenience store about the neighborhood4) Drive through the area during daylight AND after dark on weekdays and weekends5) Talk to someone at the local police department about the particular street I was investing in6) I would ask the person I spoke with at the local police department that if they had money available, would they invest in the property7) Talk to the local building department to see if there are any issues with other building on the street8) Talk to other local investors about investing in the are9) What are some of the fundamentals that make the area a good long term investmentI am sure there are more, but these are the things that I can think of.Good luck!!

Contact the local police and report the theft.

So not your 'typical' roofer who descends on a neighborhood after every storm.

Police reports?

Why didn't they simply say;"Pursuant to Ohio law the aforementioned activities are those for which an Ohio real estate license is required"Can you imagine the following: "It is the position of the state police that you may be breaking the law if you exceed the posted speed limit."

I have twice in the past received letters from the Atlanta police Dept, advising me that they have arrested one of my tenants for drug dealing.

Analyzed, both markets, demand for rent should be great in both areas, except in the first scenario cash flow is near zero or slightly negative, but I would most likely deal with middle class families with kids; in second scenario it should bring 300-400 per single family per month, but the area is iffy and dealing with students may bring a whole tone of issues with police/parties/extra repairs etc. 

There will be a reasonable, socially acceptable answer since it didn't involve a pit bull.http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/dog-killed-2-month-old-baby-ripped-child-legs-father-slept-room-police-article-1.1065711

and police costs  (directing traffic, detouring traffic, blocking off streets)  and etc. and etc. 2.

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