However, the Ironbound section seems to have plenty of MFs and a stable stream of renters. 

I have been scouring Loopnet.com researching whats out there and there seems to be plenty.

Perhaps you could bring this up to her now while there's plenty of time to digest the idea of more rent.

I've got plenty to do to tighten up the property before I'll worry about the foundation.

Or because you think you can pay less for the house if there is some equity and you offer them just a little over what they owe...There are plenty of reasons to ask, these are only a few.  

Generally those neighborhoods consist of a good mix of homeowners and renters and have plenty of 2-4 families sprinkled in them.  

@Lyandrea Russell    It sounds like between you & your husband, your skill sets are locked in for REI.Toledo is a great market...as I'm sure you've found, plenty of information here at BP regarding the cities you mentioned.Good luck!

Plenty of investors get well over 2% in Boston.

If possible I would try to tie up the dirt with an option that included plenty of escapes and gives you enough time to do your due dilligence.This 43 acres, are there utilities, roads in place, curb and gutter, proper zoning? 

Deals are not as plentiful as they were 2-3 years ago.