If you can expand upon on your post by highlighting neighborhood fundamentals that indicate the neighborhood is going to change we can have an entirely different conversation  but I did not get that feeling based on the information you shared.

I'm fairly certain if he was required by probation/parole to register as an SO and he didn't, there will be a warrant for his arrest.  

Originally posted by @John C Walton:I'm  a PA licensed Realtor and investor in the Lehigh Valley, so I'm a little biased. 

so in 2018 i invested to one fund that's offering regular decent cashflows.

You can drop by with a "document you need signed to further explore their application” and while on the porch, take a quick peek inside.

Since it's an illegal unit, you are not entitled to rent and will be fined by the borough. 

This led me to starting a landscaping company because of the volume of work offered by commercial property managers. 

Home prices are very reasonable, Taxes/Insurances are low and they offer more inventory. 

You could buy out the partner over time using part of the cash flow generated by the property.Consider a silent investor who provides capital without day-to-day involvement.

There is a local meetup in Danbury hosted through Meetup that is a great group of people hosted by Joyce and Bob.