Fix it.We eliminate as much landscaping as possible: we take out flower beds and most decorative features, ideally, lawn mowing is the only job tenants have to do, because we know that's all we can expect from most.

This could affect markets relying on new chip plants, green energy projects, or other manufacturing, leading to increased vacancies and fewer workers.Conversely, markets with well-established job centers will be better insulated.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

The building is now vacant in the bottom portion including by sister's business.

I'm a small business owner and my partner has a corporate job. 

Last time I checked only people who have lost a home are those who do not pay.

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Used PSI last year, they did a bad job, the snow wasn't even bad last year and with several attempts asking them to do better within the terms of the contract, they still sucked. 

I hold a w-2 job currently and considering transitioning to holding some properties.

I would try and manage it yourself if you have the time and effort.