My experience is the inspectors are big on safety such as do the windows lock closed and is any of the flooring a tripping hazard.Regarding if it qualifies as a 1 bed or studio.

Now if I do a 1031 exchange my ROI goes up significantly because I’m not paying the short term capital gains.Also the property is on a 5/5 arm and my plan was to have it paid off within 5 years before my interest rate changes.

My attitude is to go bigger provided you have a safety cushion to protect you -- and it sounds like you do.

First, arm yourself with knowledge before you decide to buy.

Depending on where you are buying geographically it is a genuine concern for safety.

Personal safety and standard of living should be prioritized.  3% down on a 130K is 4K  down payment and 3% down on a 200K home is 6K, for only 2K you should get a better house to live in. 

guessing the most of air is venting in crawl space from a leak or something, is it safety concern?

However, with recent events in my field and the uncertainties we have all faced with the recent pandemic, I came to discover that I want to create a safety net for myself and my family.

Baltimore cons: Population decline, unemployment higher than the national average, tenant friendly laws, very long eviction process, older homes, safety concerns in some neighborhood.

A self-directed IRA is a diversification tool for the tax-sheltered retirement savings, and is intended to engage in passive, arm's length investments exclusively for the benefit of the IRA.