This way you build in a safety net for your self!

Buffalo is such a feisty underdog compared to the cities you listed.Forget about the climate ,aka THE SNOW, for a second and instead, think about it with more of a safety perspective.

: nar-fiduciary-duty-032213.pdfUnder the reasonable care and diligence section, the final line says "  Simply put, this is the same duty any professional, such as a doctor or lawyer, owes to his patient or client.So given this is what they are saying, you don't feel that a realtor should disclose to me the buyer that she feels there might be some serious damage, or at least make sure I get a competent termite inspector so it can be uncovered?

Buyers just got in-patient while we did the extra repairs, all out of good will.

This is more about health and safety, in which both state and federal governments have broad authority supported by Supreme Court precedent. 

I have lived here for a few months, and know the area - while slightly sketchy - USC has their DPS (Dep't of Public Safety) to patrol to ensure students' safety.

That adds a lot of safety.

Through my research, I've pulled together a few rough target metrics but am struggling to find duplexes in decent neighborhoods (A- to C+) that meet these criteria and am unsure if I should:a) make the targets less stringentb) stick to these targets and just be more patient when looking with propertiesc) look for cheaper properties in lower quality neighborhoodsd) wait it out and hope for a downturn in prices over the next year or soThe rough targets I've established are as follow (note: assuming a mortgage with 25% down)Rent to price ratio: 1% targetCap Rate: 8% targetCash on Cash ROI: 10% targetCash flow per door: $100 minimumI would appreciate any feedback that anyone has on how realistic my target metrics are, especially for the area (Indianapolis) or any advice in general.Additional details: I'm 26 and am just starting to look into real estate investing as something to do on the side; I currently have a steady career and plan to keep working as my primary means of employment for the foreseeable future.

I recommend to keep being patient and to keep an eye on the market almost everyday.

@Paul M.I think you are over-engineering, but if you want to there's no safety issue with the interconnection, especially if you keep it temporary in nature.