It's extremely unlikely that you are going to see appreciation in a D class neighborhood unless it is undergoing revitalization and gentrification but again, that is speculating and risky.

Hi all, I am relatively new to REI, and looking to buy more without being foolish and taking too much risk. I

Is it still a good deal in hopes that things will open back or is it too risky?

I also have umbrella, so risk is mitigated.Having LLC, i have an account per vehicle.

You wont get the crazy $ returns of big markets but risk is low.

The market you choose will determine just how risky of an investment it is!

Sometimes both units might be vacant but usually at some point and time your leases will not always renew on the same date and they will be spread out helping reducing the risk. I

You are about to embark on an extremely risky venture.

Forgot3) Go out and do a low-risk (ie don't put every penny you have in it) deal.

In fact, it could be argued that it is significantly less risky than the alternative of purchasing a property and leaving your capital in it.