currently looking at 2 possible RE:a house across the street is probably going on Sherrif's sale next month, it was for sale in 2010-2011 but didn't sell due to the high asking price and a tree growing 10 inches away from the house (probably the root hits basement wall).a 1 bedroom condo near university, located under a 2 bedroom condo (so it's more like the basement with separate entrance). no garage, just 1 assigned parking lot.. maybe there's a condo fee.. price at 80-90K, which probably NOT a good rental property considering the rent might only be around $650-700

So if you want to tackle it, don't listen to the naysayers (unless the numbers don't work of course, then listen) but go for it.I'm rooting for you!

Note: I currently live in D.C. with roots in Pittsburgh, PA.

Thanks for any inputCheck HVAC, electric meters, water sewer areas for leaks, large trees near buildings and sidwailks for root issues, windows and doors age and condition, structure issues and integrity etc.Also if you can get into the units make sure to view all of them and behind every other door that’s not a rental unit. 

I have roots here, my wife has family nearby, and we are mostly satisfied with our neighborhood.I think this is a GOOD thing for investors.

I'm saying this carefully because obviously deals can be found anywhere, they just don't seem prevalent compared to places like Kansas City MO, Harrisburg PA, etc... additionally, finding properties that will rent using the 1% rule don't to be very common either.However, you did mention something that is also the root of my concerns doing this remotely and that many of these are higher in crime and likely have less reliable tenants. 

A/C  and heating units could be on the last leg, tree roots can cause foundation issues, water drainage issues.You might not want to own this property.    

I grew up in a Foreign Service family as well so I've never lived in one place for more than 3 years.We've always had real estate in the back of our mind but being overseas all the time we don't have roots in any one place in the US. 

Sod won't grow because of the shade and roots of the trees as the landscape company suggested.

Hello,I recently closed on a triplex and the apartments feels very chilly in winter weather proofing with a plastic cover sealing the windows  mitigated the issue little bit but I would like to get to the root of cause since even when thermostat is set at 80 it feels chilly,especially my lower two units are very cold despite a centralized ac system.Unfortunately I couldn't catch this during inspections since it was warmer weather around that time.I am now dealing with higher utility bills who are some professionals that I can get in touch with for solid weather proofing ?