Good tenants usually have choices in terms of housing and, at least based on what you've described, they would choose NOT to rent from you in this location. 

I would find a team that's already doing this in the market of your choice and see if they are available to help.

I would personally avoid violent crimes, our tenant had made a bad choice but it wasn't a violent one. 

But when I look at Nerd Wallet or Smart Asset, the stat shows in Austin I can earn 9% lower to have same type of living as of Philly. 

I’m about to need an inspection done and want to be smart about it.

And with RE there are many choices of investment types.

Book smarts make dinner conversation, street smarts make money. 

Hello and thanks for the help!First post here.Summary: My brother lives in another state and he just had an offer accepted. This will be his families primary residence. It is waterfront. My brother and I are close. Th...

In their markets that could be the wise choice  But SF  LA Seattle  etc these are different animals. 

However, syndications are more suited to taking care of certain elections/choices(cost segregation) that may be overlooked by the individual investor.Furthermore, when you are an investor in a syndication, you are at the mercy of the syndicator to provide you the K-1 before you can file your return.