I personally would never rent out a unit with a single exit or other serious safety issue, but what if you make it safe but it is still not a zoned unit?

Either be patient and jack up your income or you might have to look toward private lending.

Basically should I look into every possible way to find a property or should I remain patient and wait till something pops up on the MLS and jump over it?

Basically should I look into every possible way to find a property or should I remain patient and wait till something pops up on the MLS and jump over it?

However, listing agent ALWAYS owes fiduciary duty to his/her client and working in the sellers best interests....while to a buyer he owes only to be honest and disclose only safety issues, nothing else. 

@Ashley SliwaYour story is very similar to many of us on BP. 1st of all, I think the safety of a full-time W2 job, especially such an important one, is invaluable.

Thanks for all these ideas, i was very worried...not inly for the safety of the tenants, but also for when i have to sell.... 

I'd read the blogs, check out the starting out forum, listen to podcasts and webinars, attend some reia mtgs, read more blog posts, book's published by BP and recommendations of BP guests and make some connections.I'd be patient while I narrow down my area of interest and determine the best path for myself.  

I’m patiently looking ...

Be patient and stay laser focused on what you want.