I've told her numerous times that the dog bit me once without being provoked, and that he still growls and is dangerous when out when I'm trying to do my laundry.  

What makes this especially dangerous is that the advice to hope for good returns is aimed at such a massive scale (expensive dream house).  

I've found a good property, but do not want to invest in a dangerous part of town.Current Thoughts:I'm located in Milwaukee looking for my first rental property.

Having fewer free and clear properties is definitely lower risk.

I would not let him rent in an apartment complex where he may be a danger to others.

Larger downpayment on fewer properties or smaller down payments with greater financing on many more properties?

I would not let him rent in an apartment complex where he may be a danger to others.

In my opinion, there are far fewer good reasons to buy someone else's landtrust.

These investors think that the institutional deal they announced (referenced above by Don) changed the flow/avail for the individual investor AND there are fewer quality loans out there for POL to pursue lately w/out lowering their standards (they pre-fund the loans).

Next, up to about 200 spaces, typically will have better locations, more amenities, municipal utilities, fewer management (read "tenant") issues, and will be priced in the $4 - $9 Million range.