Those benefits are attractive.

Tell the seller thismis all anyone will pay until he can prove the status of tenants - and if tenants need to be replaced YOU need to decide if better tenants are available - or this is the type/location of property that only attracts problems.

They don't have rent control like Los Angeles, but what else attracted you to them vs other areas?

I am a mom-type personality, like to take care of people, so I will always be attracted to a plea for help.

When the property is no longer encumbered, it can be a more attractive target of a lawsuit.

While the sales price of the home would be based on comps, the attractiveness of the home as an retal investment would rely on how well it cashflows.

It's so ridiculous they don't talk about how investors are taking houses that have been sitting vacant, improving neighborhoods and values, and working to make areas in Las Vegas (other than the strip) attractive, and believe me there are a lot of bad areas.

I'm looking to purchase a duplex in the Kansas City area and am wondering what part of KC is most attractive for both cash flow and appreciation?

And 100% financing is attractive if you have reserves.

I'm thinking about testing the market on my own at first, the home has some attractive features and is located in a desirable neighborhood.