Diversification is an important part of any strategy as many have stated, but you can still be entirely passive (if that's your ultimate goal) and be diverse as well. 

The seller is the ultimate decision maker, not the listing agent. 

With high risk comes high reward but you do not want to end up in a position where you lose one or both of your properties.The decision ultimately comes down to you.Additionally, you can try looking in areas that are still nice but a step below this one.

Being on some busy streets is the ultimate goal....

We are seeing a lot of evictions for nonpayment at the lower prices, so a remodeled one sounds great, but they ultimately can't qualify due to income or credit.

Which will ultimately open up more doors for you!

Ultimately it doesn't matter as much on the market.

A good place to start is with the free guides, such as "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Real Estate Investing".

After contacting the seller, we had a few conversations about the property, obtained the financials, and made an offer that was ultimately accepted.

Whether or not the lease says the tenant is responsible for the grass it's ultimately going on the property owner from a city's perspective.