Before buying or renting in an unfamiliar neighborhood, you should check the following two sites: SpotCrime, AreaVibes,These sites provide valuable information, including Livability Scores, which cover aspects such as crime rates, employment, health, housing, schools, shopping, and more.well, anything can happen anywhere.

Coming from a health care background and Not having any previous experience in Real Estate or sales, I am having trouble getting the Bio started.  

To give you an idea of how we approach it, we assume the worst-case scenario right from the start is 9-12 months of no rent, $5,000 in legal fees, and an additional $5,000 in expenses to deal with moving their stuff, putting it in storage, and dealing with health code violations or NOV's from the city during the process. 

Current status is that the Dept of Health has not yet issued the Septic Permit yet.

Let’s break it down and explore how you might approach this idea, the challenges you could face, and ways to structure a deal that could work for both you and the landlord.Why the Landlord Might Be Open to SellingThey’ve moved out of state for health reasons and don’t have family nearby anymore, which might reduce their emotional attachment to the property.The idea of simplifying their life and pursuing something like sailing around the world suggests they could be open to letting go of the property if it helps them achieve their goals.With significant equity or potentially owning the property outright, selling could provide them with a substantial cash windfall to fund their future plans.However, their belongings on the property could signal hesitation to let go or simply a logistical barrier they haven’t addressed yet.

But I can see your dilemma, it looks ( at face value) that the area is starting to gentrify.  

However, in emergencies or cases involving health and safety, we would attempt to contact the owner first and, if unsuccessful, proceed with the repair as outlined in the contract.Regarding the hot water heater, do you know if it genuinely needed to be replaced?

What's the health care system look like?  

Cashflow may not be immediate but if you run your #s, you'll be able to see how long it'll take to cashflow and what kind of equity you can expect to build within your first few years of house-hacking.I began househacking in 2010 while working an NYC job (Health + Hospitals Corp., formerly HHC) earning a base salary and overtime pay that are nearly identical to what you posted here.

Ron LeGrand recently spoke at a Jacksonville REIA meeting in January 2025 after Cameron Gaskill backed out last minute due to health issues.