., but this is starting to get ridiculous if the landlord can’t reclaim their property and have to just watch it turn into a drug/gang member house.

What are your thoughts about buying on a corner of a main street?

My duplex (3 streets away) has comps selling for 50k higher than what I purchased mine for 1 year ago.If anyone is nice enough, can you enlighten me on how I should be looking at this?

‘Winterization MoldCrime, heat index, walkability, schools AsbestosPoor location, busy street, etc.TermitesDryvit, synthetic stuccoUrea formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI)RadonNo parkingAge of propertyOld or no windows, unsecured building (SimpliSafe.com)Knob & tube electrical (60A), grounded outlets every 11’, GFI’sUnderground oil tanks, oil heatGravity or steam heat, octopusRoofing: Flat roofs, slag, slate, Yankee guttersPests: fleas, squirrels, bats, bed bugs, rats, etc.Chinese drywallNo firewallBelow sea level, slabLead paint (prior to 1978)>60% rehab, new construction guidelines & building codes (i.e.

I am currently located in Indiana, so I have the opportunity to get boots on the ground to learn the streets in the city. 

(aside from the level of ownership) I would agree if it was a random deal off the street, a 5 year lease would be a concern as it would seem the property owner made a bad deal and wants to get out.

Including, when she does get back to work, whether or not she will be able to afford our rent (it's CAD$1450 and already below market).Ultimately, we agree that we're likely going to have to find a new tenant, but we don't want to kick her and the boys onto the street.

The home I’m hosting is investor-owned and has been renovated the home beautifully and there are several other homes on the street and in the area that have been improved and remodeled.

Take a look at the photos of homes behind this building and down the street.  

The map doesn't show streets and you can't search by address so it's dangerous to rely on that.