Some new investors like to start with a condo to live in (pay HOA, but have the safety of no roof issues, common area, etc) which has livability and then transitions well to a first investment as long as you know the regulations for renting it out later.

Although they stayed calm, couldtell they thought they were the victim and I was the antagonist.I explained their husband should never have stored a loaded shotgun(them, "it wasn't a shotgun"), he should have had it on Safety, andit should have been in a case.

Since you need your money in ten months, think of inflation as your cost of safety.

People need safety, food, and shelter and I believe it is a great service to provide good quality properties for a fair rent.

Sewer not working, and it is actually illegal for me to rent to you during that period because of safety and code restrictions.

I recommend prioritizing unemployment statistics and net population migration in the region.  

We have a gate installed around the pool for safety but there are always ways for children to go past it.

Set backs (ADUs tend to have shorter set backs than a 2nd unit etc etc ) So if you encounter an ADU: and the property could be a legal 2 unit property: there will be implications for going that route and checking with zoning, and building and safety will be your best bet. 

For my first deal I'd prioritize a simple entry or something with repairs I could learn to complete.

I'm trying to figure out a safety net.