this is only a good idea if you have reason to believe that the area will be appreciating quickly, which is called speculation and akin to gambling not investing. me personally, I would rather put my money on black than bank on market appreciation. negative cash flow rentals are a time suck and money suck.

Do you get energized by throwing your stack of cash on black and seeing what lady luck has for ya? 

It's highly unlikely to go that low again in your lifetime. would take another black swan event of monumental proportions.. 

They have 1 young girl running the entire community of Western Way.

(i) has not attained the age of 19 as of the close of the calendar year in which the taxable year of the taxpayer begins, or(ii) is a student who has not attained the age of 24 as of the close of such calendar year.Here, in black and white, the law specifies that the determination is made as of December 31st and applies to the entire year.

And considering I think a person who puts in plain black and white that integrity and character of the operator are key -- and then does something underhanded and incompetent is just mind-boggling to consider -- so I'm only left with a negative feeling about the documents these darned attorneys dream up! 

I ate nothing but rice and black beans and protein shakes.

Tenants don't always for, that's the game boys and girls. 

(Foundation, etc)4) Black mold, asbestos, lead paint, other other costly repairs. 5) It need significant cosmetic repairs where the purchase price just isn't worth it. 6) They may have an odd layout of the rooms. 7) Non-compliant septic.8) Trouble with permits or tenants9) Listing agent has a poor or incorrect listing.

Quote from @Carl Rowles: We signed the lease on Black Friday.