East Palo Alto is still viewed as dangerous.

Unless you really know what you're doing, this is a very dangerous game to play.

Little did I know, we had just begun our journey investing in the most dangerous city in America.

Duty to Disclose Dangerous Conditions - Give renters a heads up.

Bottom line is they withheld they had a pitbull, knowing I prohibited dangerous breeds in contract, and was also recently attacked.

Hi there, Given all that has happened this year especially with the explosive growth in crime stats, i was just wondering if many of you still feel Cypress Hills is a good area for investment. 

In short, Tim explains how most believe they are playing it safe but how they are actually living insanely risking lives by having one job, on paycheck, and by not taking "risk", not investing... ultimately this is the most dangerous route, meanwhile Investing, creating multiple streams of income, working for yourself, could be the safest and most profitable path.

That led me down the path of researching the ingredients that make up an affordable, safe, and EXPLOSIVE rental market.Picking the right market will:-Ensure that you get positive cashflow on your deals-Have a high likelihood of great appreciation over the long run-Protect your investments during a downturn due to less recession in the immediate area-Give you a thriving community to plug into to help you learn the ropes and meet the right people-And much moreDon't be blinded by a house that's only 20K but it's in a small, rural town.Price isn't everything.That house will be hard to renovate, keep rented, and manage in a town like that.

Also, what would you say are the greatest dangers to me (keen but green) in this market?

It can be dangerous to have an informal agreement paying 10%.