As long as the police show up when you call, it's a possible investment area for me.BUT:ONE: I live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Most do not want trouble, police, problems, and they tend to stay long term.

Local police don't have the guns for this type of crime- considered wire fraud, misrepresentation, grand theft, mail fraud... 

Keep in mind that as the landlord if you allow a tenant to airbnb it will be your responsibility to do additional policing of their business.

If you are seen as an investor that has big money and lives in the suburbs, there's less of an inclination to call police, if the neighbors see someone breaking in. 

It's also important to find out who your potential allies can be ie: neighbors, police and yes even the head drug dealer... let him/her know you're not out to get them, but your building is off limits.

The husband lost his job, got arrested, and is currently in police custody.

All cities have codes and Enforcement of those by the police.

I also have the benefit of having a next door neighbor who is a police officer specializing in gang management in these areas of town.

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