One would have to describe why it's safer than a CD, Bond, Annuity (which is federally insured) or just the S&P 500.

What I just described is typical for A or B grade for me in Baltimore. 

You'll never regret it.I love the way you described this to a T!

I sold a property that was adjacent to the scenario you described and it was overall a negative experience from seeing strangers in the lobby area 'hunched over' and walking by some zombie like people.

I’ve often struggled to describe the powerful combination of anxiety and elation of entrepreneurship but maybe I was not tapping into the right middle school memories, buried beneath braces and rejection.

You might want it to go to your parents, or a sibling, or maybe a child you have.If you're investing with a partner I would use tenants in common instead of joint tenancy; however, if it is an investment I would highly recommend some entity own the property and have the documents for that entity describe exactly what happens to the property in different situations.I hope that help clarify some different situations when one type of ownership is better than another.

Be mindful of the state of the property's general structural integrity as well as the roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and door systems.Create a comprehensive scope of work that describes all the fixes and enhancements that are required.

I’ll attach a link to a page that describes this in detail as there’s some things to note. https://www.realtymogul.com/knowledge-center/article/what-is...3) who’s your ideal tenant?

A lot of things you describe sound better than real life.

@Laura Van Lenten Here's an article that describes what the IRS considers to be a "quality" cost segregation study that may help you when deciding: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1063073-what-...