Unfortunately, when I was 54 I suffered from 2 serious medical problems and I've bedridden ever sense but I have spent much of that time learning how to become a real estate investor while not working. 

Tons of renters with good jobs in those plants... 

Adding crisp white towels, a decorative soap dish and small potted plant on a window sill is a expensive way to elevate a bathroom.

I have a kind of an odd questions for fellow landlords or if anyone is in the insurance side.Last year when Irma hit South Florida, I suffered quite a bit of damages on a number of my rental.A particular one is a multi family building - I had fence damages, tree branch fell on roof, poked a hole through the roof, through the ceiling, debris everywhere inside, outside...so I filed a claim to my windstorm insurance carrier.I was lucky that the apartment the branch went through, was vacant at the time. 

There the strategy is to get basic houses out near the big industrial plants and rent them. 

Unless you are trying to plant a seed and down the road make them investor a whole lot more of the pie then this deal. 

In the end, I suffer the consequences and feel overwhelmed even by the littlest things. 

Existing units will theoretically suffer because the tenants may ask "why should I pay you $x when I can go live in that nicer place for basically the same amount of money?" 

If she is unable to have a civilized conversation then maybe you need to put some showing notes in your listings to the Agents to just beware of the neighbor who suffers from some kind of mental health issue <-- not too sure if you are allowed to do this since technically I believe this is a protected class but I would maybe consult with your local real estate board.

However about 15 mins away we have that massive power plant under construction in Lordstown so I’m wondering if that will draw more people into the surrounding areas and help me out.