These are all great questions to answer.For the burglary issues in vacant homes you'd know that if you plan on marketing your vacant property for rent, you better be sure you have an alarm system or some other deterrence until this local crime ring stops.The shopping center and hotel project will likely boost home values nearby, depending on the exact location and scope of the work.

Credentials Share your Real Estate designations, licenses and certificates in this section, to boost your credibility.CompanyAdvertise your company in your profile, too.

but I would come in with the "whats the catch" mentality until you find out they really have a good reason to be less,and still quality. 

I've been reading books on financial independence,mental health etc.

There will probably be a flight to quality which will boost your bond investment value and give you buying opportunities; unless bonds are what is clobbered (ie. 2008 bond market crash - there is always an "unless....").What to invest in during a recession? 

It all starts upstairs (Higher Power, and your mental alignment), then the physical manifestation.Keep kicking butt!

I'm looking into using an FHA loan and home hacking a multi family unit then moving out after a year to really boost the cash flow.

You must remember that there is a herd mentality right now and logic does not prevail.4.

If you put in your mind the mental image of you lending them the money ($7,200) instead of renting an apartment, you might be more comfortable about having the the money conversation. 

Looking at my condo rules right now regarding short term rentals, which was another great suggestion from some of you as well, to boost my income.