I see listings that fit this from time to time in Brooklyn (3 bedroom condos in east Crown Heights go for $500k still for example) but your best bet might be a duplex in the Bronx.

. * Some of her siblings have good credit and would be interested in putting their name on a property/financing/lease, as the husband provides guaranteed cash flow anyway, but they are not familiar with the whole process * One sister who works as a property manager and has access to MLS, but she hasn't been on that job for long enough to understand REOs, owner financing etc.She is currently looking to rent a two bed at 1,300 USD per month with a 12 month lease in these Michigan areas: *Dearborn*Dearborn Heights*Sterling Heights*Garden CityShe said Detroit only if close to the above (so not ghetto).But at that price I feel she ought to find a property to buy instead.

There are windows in the FR at the same height... city passed it at resale..

@Demetrius L Spencer, Greg and ThomasGood insight on Killeen neighborhoods North of 190 How about Harker Heights?

As to the basement, as the agent above indicated, there has to be 7" height from finished floor to finished ceiling in order to meet FHA guidelines. 

For under  $300k for a duplex, you would be looking at more like D areas, neighborhoods like Congress Heights, Naylor Gardens, Hillcrest, Washington Highlands.

PACIFIC HEIGHTS!!!!

The segment of the population that matters are those who'll rent a 1,000 sq ft 3 br, 1 bath cottage in Parma Heights OH, and THAT segment of the population is exploding in Cleveland. 

My wife and I have properties in Cleveland Heights Ohio. 

If it's widespread, at what height?