Shift our Military's focus from a World Policing Force to a Domestic Civil Service Force.

ARC was 31,000(we put about 10k in and got 5k back from energy program here in maine)gross rents 1,382owned free and clear, no financinglousy neighborhood, though it really hasn't been that bad, it's been slightly taskier than most (tenants not getting along, a couple of minor police visits, etc..)

You will need the full cooperation of the police department and eventually the residents as you work to rid the area of one of the main factors bringing it down: crime.

I would call the police and discuss it with them at the least.

And the hoa polices the area (doesn't allow large dogs, or people to park a ton of cars & keep junk around like they will on units).

This also goes for learning your market - police reports, building permits, learn the various zip codes, talk to property managers and real estate agents.2.

Buy a police scanner and listen for fire calls!

The more prepared and polished you are, the better your odds.

I call the police.

I check with the town police, that charge was dropped, I tell my clients everything seems OK, go ahead.