(You wont' "lose" 150K like the dim witted agent said.)

Turns out the pilot wouldn't stay lit.

Spend the $100 or so to hire a photographer to get properly lit, well composed images with wider angle lenses than a dinky point 'n shoot.

Obviously the Sellwood Bridge would crumble, but that would happen if some kids lit some firecrackers next to that bridge.

When it cycles off and on, though, it doesn't stay lit.

Well lit areas seem to deter thiefs.

I realize that is no match for your Lit degree, but hopefully it gives me some degree of scientific background. ...have you ever heard call it "The THEORY of Global Warming"?

If the room is not well lit, or not protected as well as other parts of the building, your tenants will be less likely to use the facility.

im an investor in ma...i currently have 14 units (on Monday it will be 17) lynn ma, a low income city north of boston...you are right there are great cash flowing properties out there right now in low income areas...there is also a ton of competition for those properties...i would not be afraid of investing just bc we live in a liberal state, dont let that stop you from being successful in this real estate market, it just might be the best chance of our lives...just take extra precautions to make sure your units are well kept, well lit, clean and safe, make sure you respond to the little things when tenants call w/ complaints...i have had a few evictions and they took a few months, most of the time these tenants never show for court...i try and show my face around my units at least a few times a week, and drive by almost daily...just dont be a slumlord and have pride in your properties even if your tenants dont...good luck

Your putting lots of money into a property with a fuse that is not just lit... but ready to blow.