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Money vs Potential Safety

Cody Berry
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Good afternoon everyone!


Im new to real estate investing and have a question concerning my first property. Ive found a place (duplex) to house hack hack that I would like to buy. Financially this deal makes sense; however, I am concerned with the safety aspect… I must live there for a year since I am looking for an FHA loan.

There are areas close by that i know can have criminal activity but I am uncertain about this specific area (1-2 mile radius). I will be looking it up, but has anyone else tried similar? How was the experience? If i decide yes, how can i lock myself down in addition to security systems, cameras, legal self defense, and anti-theft door/window stoppers?

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