Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...Both state and metro populations are increasing - Do not consider investing if the state or metro populations are static or decreasing.

find hard money second for $50000 and cut down reno costs and time frame to three months which decreases risk.Vacant property has risks, what are the $75000 or reno you plan?

Unless there is some population decrease and demand die off I agree with the posts above it if cash flows currently and you have the reserves knowledge and forethought to weather a possible huddle or too keep investing.

If the area just saw a decrease in job opportunities because a company just left, then demand for rentals may decrease.Also, what do you mean by "experiencing less traction with listings"?

I figured moving away from the coastal cities would decrease real estate taxes 

We have decreased expenses and increased rents 3% already, so all on the up and up.Thanks for the tip on the local meetup. 

Even a slight decrease in income is going to put these tenants into hardship, and the rent will stop being paid (in full or at all). 

Inherently when you're doing that the debt increases so your cash flow decreases but you're adding more assets and taking all of your initial equity out to scale.

We recommend clients to consider this as a way to decrease their overall tax burden.

It costs more, but you'll have water for many, many years, as the water level slowly decreases.