And some markets, like mine in Memphis, you cna't rate an area, you have to rate them block by block, street by street.

We have a SFR residence and a SFR rental just down the street that I self-manage.My wife is from Ecuador and hates the dry climate in Colorado also the cold winters. 

Its across the street from the GOM 1br He has more vacant days than rented.

This would show thatthis is a two way street as far as risk and trust goes.

Jay just bought a home on your street and did a 20k remodel on it its spotless and fresh.. and your rental has been lived in for a few years and well you see pictures JIm puts up about how tenants treat their places.. you simply run the risk of your tenants moving into a brand new remodel.. and now you have to do a turn over to compete.

Even though they have around 25-30 yard signs as well as a large banner facing the street.

I guess someone who really wanted to be on our street would make it work, but it would cost a lot to do anything with it.

It all evens out over time in a true partnership, but the problem is most contractors immediately want to charge their client for every surprise they get during a job- that's a two way street.

Here is a video of what happens when you PO a street gang like the Crips.

James stated that Memphis can be a bit hard to navigate as the "good" areas are a bit all over the place and it really depends on the street.