So I studied and studied but didn't get going until I found a way to join REI with social responsibility.For me that means owning affording senior housing: assisted living units someone living only on social security could afford.Not the bigger bucks I could earn by owning expensive AL, but now I am excited and making things happen.

How do you feel about the fiscal health of Illinois?

I bought in these areas frankly because they were the only areas I could afford to buy property.A few insights based on my experience...- you can buy multiple SF properties or multi-family properties for the cost on one sfr in middle class neighborhoods.- Cash flow can be huge and your return on investment sky high when 100% occupied and tenants pay regularly.- you will never have 100% occupancy or regular rent payments.- get ready for a management headache...

Are there any agent that can help me find a affordable apartment in Brooklyn,NY or Queens.

I currently own and manage two condos and would like to trade up to a medium or large apartment complex for economies of scale, however i can currently only afford a small 20-30 unit apartment.  

The seller can't afford to fix repairs or upgrades even though they are small and .of very costly but will bring the value up.

Those are the two least affordable cities in the U.S. with the median rent in San Fransisco being over $4,200.  

Also its the only place i can afford to buy a multifamily house for under 400k in nyc.

Perhaps if you get an electrician to price out the job for you and then,  when he gives you the price, and if it is too much see what you can negotiate with himTell him that you want to do the job with him but you can not afford the price.  

Any health and safety issues?