I have no experience there, but I am sure finding the right person to trust for a long time would be an issue here.

My brother-in-law has been financially successful in real estate, but to avoid family issues, my wife and I have resolved to be self-sufficient.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

It's all relative.

The ones that don't are usually more investment-related and probably wouldn't issue credit cards anyway.

Generally, the only closing costs you can deduct on your taxes are those related to mortgage interest, purchasing points, or property taxes.

As expected, the judge has issued a stay on the case pending future action by the City.

Make sure that the squatter is not a related family party or trust.

The overwhelming majority of tax liens are ultimately redeemed, so buying in your name in search of anonymity down the road shouldn't be an issue. 

Considering the local anti landlord laws what would be the best way to handle this to avoid any potential issues from the legal perspective?