There are also areas to watch out for safety-wise that offer lower price points.Columbus prices are rising quicker than Cleveland as the city is experiencing a great amount of investment and development.

I have heard of people giving cops discounts in MF complexes thinking it increases safety and that may be the case in some area but that isn't for me, but those areas also aren't for me. 

But the items that are specific to financial performance and the safety of yourself and the neighbors, etc should be the ones you pay more attention to.  

He was thinking about adding a gps tracker onto it for safety. 

I am a fan of checking in occasionally to make sure the cleaner is on top of things and to do a walk through to check safety things like deck boards and steps, railings etc.

From either a safety standpoint or because the property couldn’t meet my standards of being a nice place to live (not a slum property).

If you need a finer line than the flathead, use a razor utility knife.

Full metal stairs are always an option but that would completely blow the budget which already has a razor thin margin. 

Research specific neighborhoods for safety and rental demand to ensure they align with your investment goals.Hope this helps.

You need more space and more safety than say, a regular single male would.