I can assure you the city demolished a building because of make safe violations that were ignored, not because of a desire to force gentrification.

Tenant stipulates, represents, and warrants that Tenant has visually examined the Premises, and that it is, at the time of this Lease, in good order, repair, and in a safe, clean, and habitable condition.

I have also heard concerns about removal and tampering with these devices. - Water: I'm currently including water in rent for both of my buildings, because I've luckily not had to meter my water use.

I like the idea of starting local since I know the Miami Beach area well, and buying a studio like the one I’m renting feels like a safe first step, so I’ve been looking at similar properties to what I currently rent online and running numbers.

Using a 30% of gross income to represent what most consider a safe amount for a mortgage payment, the average person could only afford a monthly payment of $1,988.

I want to know if these areas remain desirable for investment if they are safe, and if they offer strong prospects for future appreciation.

I'm not saying to be there friend, just be an advocate to having a nice comfortable and safe place to live.  

@Steve Morris I’m motivated to provide safe and affordable housing to those in need.

how would you go about doing your strategy as a beginner to be safe?

You are a teacher from California looking to invest in states that have a high demand for section 8 housing and asked some suggestions for good states to invest.I am a retired teacher myself and all of my tenants are section 8.I personally love section 8 tenants and proving safe and affordable housing for them.I am in Michigan.