And if you’re lucky enough to be with the few carriers who haven’t yet increased the deductibles, pay the higher (than last year) premiums  for now (because you won’t find anything cheaper elsewhere and certainly not with the lower deductibles) and keep that option for one last year, because it will likely switch next year for you.  

Quote from @Adam Rivera:I would really use realtors that do high volume of deals in this area you are looking and also property managers.

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@Davin Manfredi first, regardless of what you do make sure you ask how they are going to run a vent and let them know you have to approve of the work that's going to be done and do quality control afterward.

Hi I hope you all are doing wellI am looking to invest around the Lindell Bvld area but looking at the crime map it seems like it's not safe and looking at rentals there are too many rentals available leading to a saturated market.

This "house hacking" approach lets you live in one unit while renting the others, helping cover your mortgage and build equity more affordably.

Smart cameras like **Ring** or **Arlo** can be a good option, and you can hide the recording box in a locked area for added security.

If you haven’t done so, join AZREIA or smaller local meetups, where you may meet investors (who ought to be repeat buyers).  

The more you pay upfront the lower the rate, but you have to make sure to do the math on what you payback period will be.