.- Given the fact pattern it appears that they are aiming for a Rent Escrow Action against me in court even though they have no basis.Questions- Should I respond to the repair letter?  

Our government pours so much money into new laws aimed at landlords, but they don't do anything to go after the real thieves.

But generally I think areas that are relatively inexpensive with low(er) crime, decent schools, a diversified job market and steady population growth are the best places to aim for.

Depends on what you're aiming for.

You aim for guests, health workers, students, and travelers.

They're managed by a property manager and bring in about $3k per month in cash flow after fees.With a household income of around $600k (pre-tax) and $100k available for investment, I'm aiming to find investment strategies that prioritize cash flow over property appreciation.

The move was to be in a bigger house to supplement our growing family.

The key to success seems to be aiming for growth while maintaining a good product, whether that means buying bigger buildings or focusing on a niche of small-to-mid-sized buildings. 

One thing to keep in the front of the pages, is to remember that the equity will have an APR, depending on the property you are aiming.

Is it a payment target you're aiming for?