It may differ widely by state but most states have too tight of a budget to go one on one cops and sex offenders.Drug and alcohol addiction is the underlying cause of most felony convictions however.

It's all hollow composite wood that does not last under moderate use.

I also have a moderate savings.

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Note to Josh/moderators,My last post is not intended to be a solicitation.

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in general higher priced markets over the long term are expected to have higher appreciation and greater rent growth than cheap markets. 2 scenarios: you invest in 1) low cost no name Midwest market that achieves 1% rent ratios and produces modest cast flow, reduced to modest due to current rates.  2) your own moderately expensive market that is currently cash neutral.  10 years from now which do you think will have the better cash flow?  

Its not the President of Iran, its the people in the region who may have had moderate views who become anti US in the process because they come to see us as trying to bully them.

I am also considering jumping into one of these local low priced "problem area" homes in the greater LA county that cashflow moderately, as I am young and don't have a family yet.

$2,400 a year can be wiped out every time with a turn over or even moderate repair.