Since BP and social media are the main ways I connect with borrowers I've embedded myself with some lenders who allow first time 5 + unit operators, allow out of state investing, etc.  

I am just NOW seeing 5.5 to 6  and actually saw a few 7s but those were inner city Portland and well Inner city Portland on some blocks is just a mess socially.

Do your tenants rather want to live closer to social life/night life/ "city center" type of locations (apologies for the vague description) and driver further to the Hospital? 

@Sarah J.Ben's three questions are good - disregarding the fact he is coining new words ("amenetized") again.Take a good look at both neighbourhoods to see if there is an obvious explanation for the school rankings:- is there a social-economic difference in the population?  

I like ugly buildings, scary areas, and neighborhoods whose rep is socially challenged.

This is a great place to connect with people in and around your target market.To help new BP members, I recommend 4 things:1. complete your BP profile - Include website links, social media handles, or other online profiles so that people can find you.

I would use your social media, Facebook marketplace, Craigslist.

I do everything from video/music/picture marketing, social media posts, website design, contract negotiations, managing homeowners/crews, design layouts, pickup and deliver orders/materials, tile install, flooring, drywall, cabinets etc!

I've decided to just sell the house to them, get out of the landlord business and just invest the money, taking a portion out monthly to cover our expenses until we hit 70 and start collecting social security (assuming that it still exists by then). 

For you its about making money and spending it.For some people there is a social aspect to their real estate plan.For me I feel everyone has their own path and whatever way they choose to participate in real estate is up to them and I will never criticize their why and I would hope they wouldn't criticize someone elses.