. , as is usually the case with distressed properties/neighborhoods (D & warzone), then yes you are getting a high ROI and 'beating other traditional investments' but $50/mo. doesn't really leave you much room for error or the occasional overlooked CapEx or eviction -- nor does it factor that your true and economic vacancy on lower class properties/neighborhoods are much higher and in reality and in practice are a liability even though on paper they look like an asset.  -- BUT if your goal is to get # of properties under belt and 'stretch' your $ then yes it does make sense if you're that type of investor -- remember I did say these are usually the #'s in the first few years after purchase. 

What’s the most economical way of addressing these issues?

I lived in Miami for 5 years, graduated UM with BS in Economics.

In these uncertain economic times, it may be the largest fixed economy in the country. 

Kitchener Waterloo has a solid economic base including high-tech companies such as google which are driving more jobs and more influx of people that will need housing.8. 

That is a lot of risk in new development especially larger projects as they can take 5 to 10 years to complete and lease up sometimes and with economic cycle being usually around 10 year bottom to top there is a lot of luck and timing involved.

I want to build my knowledge on economics.

Pete is really the hub of all the major economic development & growth in Pinellas county. 

Tucson definitely has all the indicators you look for when it comes to economic growth.

Within the city, like most larger markets, rougher areas show greater cash flow on paper, but may result in more economic loss if you run into more evictions for non rent payment/turn overs.