It is just a safety net, mainly.

- Are the markets likely to experience the most rent and price growth going forward likely to be:     - Markets with the lowest supply coming online    - Markets with the best schools    - Markets with the lowest crimeAnyways - food for thought!

@Jay HinrichsReminds me of the cereal companies creating the nutrition / food pyramid.Of course they are gonna have an opinionated pieceI agree in vacation / beach areas they are great but once you start getting into true residential neighborhoods I can see them being very problematic

Recently, my tenants have expressed concerns of people hanging out in the front of their units, creating some uneasiness - to the point where they want to exit their lease for safety reasons.

Honestly investor friendly anything is like the RE version of "organic" [insert food product]. 

They look for basic health and safety issues, and the Section 8 office has a phamphlet with their requirements. 

Hi Paul,Charlotte is considered a good market for house hacking due to its demographics, safety, and quality of life.

Just food for thoughtTry to locate a copy of the lease or a bank statement with her deposit on it as others have mentioned.Best of luck.

There are many buildings with systems reaching the end of their life - Galvanized hot water risers, leaking vent stacks, aging window systems, outdated elevator and fire safety equipment.

Could look at Food Truck rental spots.