However, there were a lot of intelligent activists who were very involved in how the City and schools were shaped.  

Now, as you mentioned, the property has to be in move in ready shape (but can need updating but has to be livable) for conventional or DSCR loans. 

The property was also in far better shape than the neighbor or the daughter believed it to be once we cleared out all the junk. 

This is more a B- class neighborhood.I plan on doing a remodel of the kitchen including new countertops, range and hood, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; the cabinets are actually in solid shape and hardwood so I would like to keep them, but they definitely need to be stained and will also be adding hardware on them.

It appears the property is in bad shape, what can you tell me about the condition and is the tenant causing more and more damage?

I found an off market 4 pack of houses that seem to be in great shape.

Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping my investment strategy.

I do leave 6" solid oak or mahogany trim in historic buildings if it's in good shape but we paint or replace clam shell from the 50's and 60's.

If you are just starting out, get your finances in good shape because it's likely going to be death by a thousand cuts getting a property to market. 

Will see how it's shapes up for due to some other constraints like angle of stairs coming down and movement of drain pipes.