The crime looks pretty high, and multi-family buildings seem to be concentrated in areas, but wondering if anyone investing there has insight on vacancy rates, what to look out for, and their outlook in this area.

Perhaps what you really need is an administrative assistant to do some of the minutia items and you concentrate on the more important items.

But first you need to figure out how these things come about, and concentrate your efforts toward those responsible.....if you think it's politics, you're somewhat correct, but you're also wrong.Just my rant for the day, LOL!

Pay a rock star cleaner to specifically clean the fridge and stove and anywhere else there have been concentrations of roaches.  

I am concentrating my area of focus on two areas in spokane, wa that have proven to be worth investing in.

Steph, be aware that some of those concentrate exclusively on non-performing notes, which is a different investment than performing. 

What county are you concentrating in?

My area of strongest concentration is in Wholesaling

@Sharon Ku I am concentrating on properties within 1 hour south of Dallas and Fort Worth.Michael Wentzel Proper maintenance is key in M/Hs. 

I am a licensed agent with Comey & Shepherd concentrating in the cincinnati and sorrounding areas and would be happy to help out!