http://tarrytown.patch.com/articles/sleepy-hollow-landlord-seeks-to-evict-80-year-old-cancer-patientSounds like this 80-year old has been staying in the apartment for 20 years.

Thanks :)PS: do you ever SLEEP? I

In Baltimore I would be losing sleep. I

I guess that's more proof people are being priced further and further out of Boston where I live.Regarding your question as I read it, you NEVER want to own rental real estate in your own name (I use LLCs which are expensive but I value my sleep).I am also not a fan of portfolio loans for legal and market cycle reasons.  

It is a sleepy area that is beginning to wake up.  

Vacation should be restful and relaxing, and comfortable, restful sleep is important.If a king fits, then king.Do you expect guests to spend a large amount of time in the bedroom aside from when they are sleeping?

Although it does look a little "sleepy".Are there areas to avoid?

If your a sleepy lawyer looking for easy lawsuit perhaps go to another state. 

Sadly, we are losing the sleepy little town feel.  

Hi from the sleepy and lovely Central Coast :-)My in-laws are in Oak Park (near Thousdan Oaks) so I'm down in your area pretty regularly.I highly recommend throwing Detroit into the ring of potential investment areas.