When Im working with clients looking to buy a in an area that has good balance I typically direct them to areas on the near west and NW side. 

Is it cold calling, direct mail, open houses, google/Facebook ads etc.

If you want to hold it you may want to buy it in a self directed 401K.

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This is a pretty good step in the correct direction. 

And if one year you unexpectedly need to replace a roof and a furnace, that place needs cash instead of generating it.So I'd be curious about how much you have to invest and how much you need to gain in monthly cash flow. 

We only own 1 duplex where we've directly encountered this same decision set.Broadly I think you've summarized your options correctly. 

I have a residential building 3 units that I want to rent directly to a business, does anyone know if I can just give them a commercial NNN lease?

Also, consider that even if your properties take little damage in a direct hit area the city will basically be out of commission for 12-24 months.

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