Do not be too ambitious see if you can get a positive cash flow property in a decent area not worrying about crime.

There is also more security with a multi family as you can have a vacancy and still be positive.

While it improves your position it is not taxable by the IRS.Interest paid on loans used in your business (whether flipping or renting) is deductible. 

This clearly highlights risks in class A and accurately talks about pricing and salaries that need to catch up on new construction, not supply / demand for MF in general. 

The keyless/keypad entry sounds good, but I don't think I've found anything with enough positive reviews to make me pull the trigger. 

This new loan will take second position and CLTV will be 85%.

I've talked with some at length about my real estate goals and get positive feedback, but I get the feeling that I'm on my own financially at least until I've got a profitable deal or two under my belt.

Usually they will do a free home valuation and give you an idea of what you need to do to your home to be in the best position to sell. 

I do not typically suggest selling off positive cash flowing investments unless you have a clear plan with what you are going to do with the proceeds of the sale and the next investment has better cashflow. 

Your attorney will be able to advise on the risk of this and how both you and the vendor would need to proceed to ensure the eviction is not fumbled.In your position, the easiest thing would be to post-pone Close until the eviction is complete.