The cities are just a pain in the *** to deal with, the tenant base is one of the worst I've seen, there's too many issues with both cities at a macro level and the returns are just not there. 

Worst comes to worst, just keep saving and when the opportunity arises you will be there.

If projections are 15%-20%, lets just say worst case scenario: I tried and invested in many deals to spread it out.

The absolute worst was working with clients who were screwed over by the Morris Invest/Oceanpointe scandal... and even then, there are ways to work through it.

they're the worst, but how would they even be able to prove you had lead paint in the first place, especially with pictures.

Worst case scenario is 6 months down the road you evict for some reason or the tenant moves out for some reason, a judge could make you give the unused months back and if you've spent it... it's coming out of your pocket.

Reason I mention this is they didnt understand the worst exit strategy and it came to life and usually does.

"Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst" is what my divorce attorney (and close girlfriend) told me lol.

It is 6.21x higher today.3 properties purchased in 1991 in Portland, OR have appreciated at worst by 5.5 times and best is 12 times.

@Leon ChappellI do not know the area, but the pic shows it as one of the worst side of this street and surrounding blocks.