Our Bay Area investments were mostly appreciation or flip plays but given the passage of time the properties we purchased in years past and held on to are now cash flowing pretty nicely now that the mortgages have been paid off and there has been a strong run-up in rents over the past 5 or so years.

Professional photographer to really make the property stand out on air bnb and vrbo.

Bottom line, when you have amounts like these pics, the risks are astronomically higher of permanent brain and or respiratory damage being done from breathing this stagnant air for as little as just a few minutes, and the risks increase the longer you are exposed.

I am a licensed real estate broker as well as an insurance broker, I deal with all of these every day.I hope I helped clear the air for everyone.

., dust in the air, possible damage to tenant's belongings, tenants hovering over repair guys...). 

Crime is only an issue in the inner city - which of course is 1000% of the cheap deals, the majority of Milwaukee is at least fine.New style duplexes (1960s) are generally easier and less expensive to work on; the basement is made of cinderblock, you have drain tile and a sump pump, modern style electrical and plumbing systems, forced air with AC instead of radiant boiler heat, more closet space and bigger bedrooms/open-er concept.

Friendly people, but not too many of themClean air & waterLow cost of livingCons:Finding good produce can be challengingTicksNo beaches (lakes are not the same thing)Low rents Hubby and I specialize in SFRs in our small town.

@Mike GlasgoI think with the passage of the recent tax law by Trump, you may not be able to take full advantage of the interest deductions on your primary home. 

Below is the breakdown:Air Conditioners Unit 1 - 14.5 Years Old (Life Expectancy - 20 to 25 Years)Unit 2 - 21 Years Old (Life Expectancy - 20 to 25 Years)Unit 3 - 27 Years Old (Life Expectancy - 20 to 25 Years)Unit 4 - 19 Years Old (Life Expectancy - 20 to 25 Years)Heating Systems (Forced Hot Air Heat)Unit 1 - 13.5 Years Old (Life Expectancy - 20 to 25 Years)Unit 2 - 12 Years Old (Life Expectancy - 20 to 25 Years)Unit 3 - 15.5 Years Old (Life Expectancy - 20 to 25 Years)Unit 4 - 12 Years Old (Life Expectancy - 20 to 25 Years)We knew the systems were old before our original offer at $200K (but not exactly sure how old).  

Another idea, I had in mind was getting a SFH and renting out a room, or using AIR BnB to help pay for the mortgage.