It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more.

I understand why people do it, but my instinctive reaction to getting a VM dumped in my lap is do delete without listening and block the number.My thinking in every aspect of my business is to treat everybody the same way I'd want to be treated. 

I agree though - lighting is crucial, most fencing only serves to keep honest people honest (but again, looks can be the deciding factor), and camera systems offer some margin of deterrence. 

@Bryan Hancock thanks for the great insight, at the end of the day if there is no balance in other aspects of life it would definitely not mean alot.

But from years of experience, I can tell you that when you factor in repairs, lost rent, evictions and generally higher crime activity in 'D' areas, you'll end up with the same or lower c/o/c as a B neighborhood.There are good and not-so-good people in all socio-economic classes; but when it comes to renting low c to d properties, you might want to re-think the 'no brainer' aspect of your calculations.Good luck.

Any help, assistance, tips, and recommendations would be drastically appreciated, as I continue to learn and strive for greatness through all aspects of life (health, relationships, finances, nutrition etc...

Another aspect I'm not entirely sure of is what happens to the capital gains tax. 

If I came upon an amazing property, but for the heating system, I'd just replace that aspect just like I'd do if it was an amazing property and needed a new roof or new kitchen. 

and only after you covered properly the "other" aspects of risk management (insurance, umbrella insurance, proper property management, etc.).Unless you are doing flipping (or AirBnb), in which case I suggest you look into Series-LLC and you operate each flip in its own child-series (if not clear why, ask for more details).I spent numerous hours researching from multiple sources the whole LLC question and asset protection matter and all the rabbit holes it opens.

The most striking aspect of the current system to me is how much the status quo is accepted as the only way.