Main street Manayunk and the overall safety of the neighborhood is strong selling point to my renters.

I used to add at least 1 week for every change just as a safety net.

Google street view does not tell the whole picture of a neighborhood, so please refer to researching online all the safety maps, population demographics, median income, median sales, and all the info about a neighborhood.

Notice what cities I mentioned: this is bc building and safety will be a bit easier in these cities, the timing will be shorter (in some of them), the cost of development is less etc You have to look at that angle if you want to do well in this space.

Great area for tenants looking to be in a trendy and up-and-coming area.In terms of safety, the Jefferson neighborhood is a relatively safe area.

Alex, the very first thing to do is call the town & ask them what the code requirements are for a 4 unit; in most markets a 4 unit is commercial, which will change the fire safety requirements for the building. 

Double check safety by confirming the burners don't turn on.Get the stove model number.

Businesses that did not have a safety net saved up should have been allowed to fail, that's the cycle of life.

I know that there are great deals in areas that I won't feel comfortable to go visit at night and obviously my safety instincts aren't necessarily objective at all.

A rental license typically requires a home inspection looking for code compliance and safety issues.