I'm a pretty health skeptic. 

Hi @Tracie Janoska - living in Austin does lend to bias, though I can say the economic growth in north Austin and the availability of quadplexes in a variety of conditions makes it a good market to consider a quad. 

In the years between then and now I had to focus on my mental health before I could be productive in any field.

*I am just starting to put money away as I cleared all of my debts in the last half year.Debt-$0Salary-$75K gross, which is $52.5K NET + an annual bonus of a few thousand with excellent benefits-health insurance premium, phone bill, gas/grocery discounts, and 40% of my meals are covered.Monthly/annual Expenses-Very few expenses right now...Groceries are minimal, gas/car insurance only 7 months of the year, and I live a very simple life.

*I am just starting to put money away as I cleared all of my debts in the last half year.Debt-$0Salary-$75K gross, which is $52.5K NET + an annual bonus of a few thousand with excellent benefits-health insurance premium, phone bill, gas/grocery discounts, and 40% of my meals are covered.Monthly/annual Expenses-Very few expenses right now...Groceries are minimal, gas/car insurance only 7 months of the year, and I live a very simple life.

I think it's going to stem from the health care industry. 

Most of us consider real estate to be the safest investment during tough times...and many RE investors can get a lot more than 4-6% during economic downturns. 

We only buy properties that can weather economic storms, based on underwriting stress testing.

I also know the owners really don't have the time needed to fix it up and rent it out due to health problems of one of the owners.

If it is so old and rundown that it causes a health or safety hazard, you would have an argument, but if it just looks outdated you likely have no leg to stand on, legally, since you rent a property in as-is condition.