He thought they might cut his salary or make him come back to the office if they learned he had moved to Arizona.

We want to buy our first multi family home to live in and rent the second one as a form of cutting living expenses to save money for future deals.

This is the space where an investor can continue to grow their portfolio even in this market.Now, if you don't want to do rehab and I don't blame you because I've found out the hard way in past ventures that I really really suck at carpentry and most things that aren't basic mechanicals like HVAC (I was an aircraft mechanic in a past life so I "get" things you can assemble with bolts better than how to cut wood in a perfectly straight line even with a jig), there are options to have general contractors and specialist subcontractors do the rehab for you. 

I would think your costs would be cut some from that but your hourly rates might be higher so might be about the same assuming nothing goes wrong.

Neighborhood safety? 

The couple is seemingly in their 70s and disabled, after visiting the home I'm legitimately concerned for their health and safety and feel like its my obligation to try to help.

It means both safety and huge income and even greater wealth building via appreciation.Wealth accumulation is maximized via max # of doors. 

Read some Dave Ramsey on how to cut expenses and save.

We want the lawn cut every the other week in the summer, remove leaves in the Fall season and trim bushes once or twice a year. 

Property I’m looking at cash flows, but want to see if BP folks here have any feedback on neighborhood growth, safety, and appreciation etc. thanks so much!