Hey Jake, instead of thinking of this neighborhood as "the hood", you should look at this area as an emerging market.

@Andrew BettsI only invest in “emerging markets”

2 weeks for a non-emergency (inconvenience only) repairs is not out of the question.

I have ~$50K for down payment and adequate emergency savings.

Do you see other areas starting to emerge? 

What are the odds of all 3 properties needing to use their emergency funds all at once?

Yes, midterms are becoming more and more popular, biggest emerging trend in the rental market is monthly furnished stays. 

Provide them with a letter of introduction that outlines who you are, your contact details, where to pay rent, how to notify you of maintenance/repair needs, what to do in an emergency.2.

Lastly, don't be afraid to edit the email body AND INCLUDE YOUR PERSONAL STORY.SUBJECT LINE EXAMPLES:We need your help to reach a reasonable solution.Urging you to postpone the vote.Alternative Solutions....together.Help stop the UNDUE burden.Where's the emergency?

I've found that people are especially creeped out by bugs, and Bed Bugs seem to be the worst! I mean, an infestation of unwanted house guests is bad enough, but when those bugs also penetrate the innermost sanctum of ...