Stay focused and close on the property, do not let an out of the blue crime destroy a future REI and cash flow. 

Your future is bright, best of luck! 

We’re drawn to relatively affordable areas that may be more resilient to climate change in the long run (though we know nowhere is immune).Buffalo has caught our attention because of the growing investments in the area, which we think could drive future economic growth.

We wish you continued success in your investing endeavors and we hope to serve you in the future as the need arises.   

I would go on furnishedfinder.com which will allow you to look at MTR's in your area, see what they rent for, and see how many are "available now" vs at some point in the future.

Keep in mind, there are scenarios where you can use creative financing or OPM to get that duplex in the future.

Legislators often leverage future obligations in the form of bonds.

A new future real estate agent and real estate investor here!

And, yes, inspection deficiencies can hurt your valuation because once they are disclosed, you are required to disclose those to future buyers. 

This experience will help you prepare for more complex real estate deals in the future.