Plus, you'd get to keep those single-family homes with upside potential.

Great for me, however, I do see a clear gap forming in affordable rental communities for families who income cannot keep up. 

Sure got their attention.Your  agent should be in your corner so push for information - - tell'm "I'm paying you to keep me informed".In the end, there's  just no way to see/find such information.

I will keep that in mind.

(he said there is 100 amp panel)My concerns of keeping it as a rental is liability if I don't replace everything with drywall...which would prob kill the deal for me.

As a multifamily specialist, I'll keep my thoughts on that specific group. 

In addition to keeping doors and windows operational, requiring renters insurance, develop a standardized criteria that you will apply to all dogs/cats.

It's really important to maintain the integrity of BP and the forums and we'll certainly keep this in mind for the future. 

Keep us updated with what you figure out and good luck!

I think the other thing that will keep some folks in the urban core is because well thats where their family is and they are not going to move ..