I absolutely agree that the crime is off-putting when you just look at the published rates and/or news - I will tell you however, that Bridgeport (just like any city) has different neighborhoods that are far less prone to crime than others.

The sudden news of free $30k for a downpayment has that on pause tho.

Potentially good news for you that you've got a longer window to shop than you thought.

I cannot endorse misrepresenting the facts to the IRS, it is illegal.The good news is that, if you hold this property for longer than 12 months, it should qualify for long-term capital gains treatment.

Be kinda like saying you bet on sports and that makes you a pro athlete.

Which is good news! 

Big news, syndicators: This morning, the SEC adopted amendments that expand the definition of 'accredited investor'.

The good news is $2400/mo unemployment wouldn’t qualify to rent most SFR in Vegas with our 3x income rules.

Aug. 26, 2020https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2020-191  In conjunction with the adoption of the amendments, the Commission designated by order holders in good standing of the Series 7, Series 65, and Series 82 licenses as qualifying natural persons. 

SEC published new guidelines for definition of an accredited investorhttps://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2020-191