I'm quite surprised how harsh folks have been about the truck debt.

It is hard enough without this drama.

No inspection prior buying and the whole family drama would be a lot to deal with.Did you eventually decide to pass on or did you buy it?

Personally I like the A-B neighborhoods, south of the mason dixon line (the winters aren't as harsh), because it's a safer more consistent investment with the rental clientele you're working with and it's almost guarantee'd you'll get every dollar invested back, of course if you buy the right deal.

Then use those reviews and bookings to do at least 2 weeks, which even in areas with harsh STR rules (Boston) you would be ok to do.

Winters are harsh, but when summer comes around its all worth it.

Regarding COVID, you are kidding yourself if you don't believe in a harsh winter in the United States.

To avoid all the drama with cops, I would urge you to put  "Trespassers will be prosecuted" notice on the front door. 

When necessary, use words.”Letting my actions and successes speak for me will go a lot farther, in many cases, than an argument.But, when necessary, answering a harsh rebuke with a well formulated open ended question is a great way to get someone on their heels in an argument.Great response here.

If your cash flow is higher on a C-level property but you have to deal with drama constantly, is it really worth high stress for a few hundred bucks a month in cash flow?