You need to identify what kind of tenant the specific property will appeal to and make sure it makes sense for the location. 

Be a DON'T WANT-ER - always be willing and ready to walk if you can't get a good deal - And understand that you can always come back to that seller later and begin Second Stage NegotiationsAsk the 7 wordsAlways consider a subject to offerAlways ask for seller financingUse the Study Period Clause with right of possession to control properties without cashOffer seller participation - this is a great way to close dealsOffer something other cash - a note secured by your other equities, an unsecured note, a Principal only mortgage (using this technique you can offer more for the building since you are not paying interest - and as you know a direct reduction mortgage will pay off much faster.

I have been searching information today regarding security camera policy. 

The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

Demographic and location is a major piece to the puzzle.

I am located in Illinois.

The villa is located in a quiet neighborhood on Massanutten Resort, making it the perfect place to enjoy all that the area has to offer.

You want to look for demonstrated experience which is much more important than location. 

@Jae OalmerRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $400,000

Multifamily duplex in Merry Oaks, each unit is 2 bedroom and 1 bath, this transaction was a Judicial ...