If you like the the area and can afford the house it would be like buying a luxury or sports car.

Bad news travels fast. 

This is something that I'm leery of, even with hearing all the good news people are reporting with them.

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That's not to say you can't do well there, but I'd encourage you to look at Belton and Temple (which can also be very rough and block to block) rather than Killeen.The good news is that there continues to be serious population and job growth in the area.  

The good news is that these properties can indeed be purchased for various investment strategies, including rentals, BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance Repeat), or fix-and-flip projects.Purchasing as a Rental or for BRRRR:You can acquire a Freddie Mac home to hold as a rental property or implement the BRRRR strategy.

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Right, but how do I deliver the news that their lease will not be renewed?

It is good news, indeed.

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