The commercial lender I represent reviews these stats and generally avoids properties with neighborhood scout crime scores under 20 (translation, this neighborhood is more dangerous than approximately 80% of neighborhoods in the U.S. with a score of 20) If we entertain a property in a higher crime area it is usually at a reduced LTV, like 60% instead of our max 75%.  

Reduce expenses as much as you can and still live a comfortable life (where do you live now?

After months of bidding, getting offers accepted, and walking away from duds, I saw a house go back on the market in December of 2017 at a reduced listing price.

SaveAnalyze current expenses:- create spreadsheet of ALL expenditures over last three months - find and reduce or eliminate any expenses you don't need or love- target 15% monthly reduction.

If she wants cash flow, DM me and I'll point you to some options.I think it's a risky time to rely on appreciation for real estate and I personally don't consider appreciation in any market, good or bad, and certainly not now.People can use 401(k)s, IRAs, Pensions and cash set up correctly to produce cash flowing income and reduce their exposure to the stock market.

A PM will follow those rules to reduce liability on their end.

It could reduce the annual heating bill meaningfully. 

.➡️ Property DepreciationDepreciation lets investors reduce their taxable income to account for property wear and tear.

Small multifamily owners are going to have to reduce prices quite a bit if they need to sell. 

@Alan Miller Here's a list of things to consider.A single family has a larger market than a double when it comes time to sell.You have more single family properties to choose from.A typical tenant in a single seems to stay longer than in a multi reducing turnover time and costs.A double or small multi will bring in more cashflow.A double is more likely to have neighbor conflicts if it is an over/underAlso consider the condition at the purchase.