Also, multi families tend to be more attractive for income-oriented investors rather than the capital gains-oriented SFH investing.

They fail to maintain the property because they live far away and didn't want to own rental property in the first place, it no longer attracts desirable tenants because of it's rundown state, and the long-distance landlord eventually lets the property go back to the bank so they don't have to worry about it any longer.

Of course that's just an appraiser - tenants won't mind at all unless it's dark and dingy.Why don't you provide a little more detail of your design plans and we can be more helpful.  

Hey all, Im a college student and freelance graphic designer living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Then drive during rush hour and go to pro games or any event that attracts a 40 plus crowd.

While i'm particularly focused on the North Jersey market (thanks @Daren Sager), I couldn't help but notice how much more attractive properties seem in the South Jersey/Philly neighboring areas (i.e.

You might get lucky and they may leave.You will attract a higher quality tenant if you avoid section 8 by setting your screening standards higher.

It may need updating or something else about it might not have the appeal to attract buyers in the current market, even (especially) for a high-end property.My $0.02 ...

Wholesalers mostly work properties that Realtor's would have a hard time selling (needing lots of repairs), attracting qualified buyers to (red lined, i.e. conventional financing not available), or commissions are too low to interest them (low sales price).  

Such a vehicle is designed to operate from a tax perspective exactly like any other IRA, and simply opens up your investment choices to include things like real estate.