If he/she thinks they can help, I would be happy to reach out myself.The basis of my questions is rooted in which approach would ultimately be more cost effective.

We invest 2300 miles away because I grew up in the area and have roots and connects still. 

I wouldn't typically recommend this strategy unless there is a significant investment coming from public/private groups in the area, but if the root cause of the neighborhood sliding back is the convenient store and you know that the owner is going to do something to significantly change space, it is probably worth pursuing some improvements in conjunction. 

We're rooting for you.

The root cause is a leak in the roof. 

I am personally located in Tallahassee for now, just came from Nashville and Knoxville, as well as setting some roots down in Ft.

Account Closed Took a look at the video and it's not broken, it just has tree roots in it, it is under a slab.That's a great video!

Lots of great local groups around, each with pros and cons:TRIG: meetups once/month, paid membership, tons of local rooted investorshttps://www.trigofva.com/Hampton Roads Investor Group: Free, hosted by investor agents at 1st Class Real Estatehttps://www.facebook.com/group...Hampton Roads Landlord Associtaionhttps://www.meetup.com/HRLandl...

If it's in great condition then just scope it to make sure there's no tree roots underground and just leave it.3 The electric panels are fuse boxes, and I don't see much wiring that looks new even though there appears to be some grounded outlets upstairs.

The root of the affordability crisis is lack of supply.