The city tends to back these citizens as well. 

Here’s the link to the tax estimator for Grand Rapids. https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Office-of-the-City-Treasurer/Property-Tax-EstimatorAt $177,000 purchase, taxable value is 1/2 = $88,500PRE = 0% (non homestead)Taxes are $4688

City: Spokane and Valley. 

The lady lived in Marin county the project was in Lake Co CA  a little island called Indian island just off shore from the City of Clearlake. 

On my last trip it looked like the city government was doing a great job building commerce and supporting businesses.

Cap rates look great, crime is low, and the city itself seems to be booming as of late. 

I am looking to get into 6-12 units and I find Leominster ( or Worcester ) generally financially attractive.I don’t, however, have any experience in that market in terms of rental outlooks, neighborhoods, Vacancies, help, management companies, snow removals etc..I have looked at many More affordable areas including Lynn, Lowell, City of Worcester - but I find myself somehow pulled towards Leominster.

Why wouldn't you register a fictitious business name (or multiple names) in the city the property is in? 

some cities/states offer down payment assistance programs.

The main risk is that the city might make you demolish the improvements.