@Bob BowlingCan you a define your definition of a profitable property from an investor's perspective?

I was impressed with her at least from my perspective as the seller.  

My second contract is the actual contract I closed on.Crazy thing is, I didn’t see the house before I put contract in.I trusted that my agent knew exactly what I wanted by that time and I flew in to see the house during inspection-before close.STEP #5 Found the money  Now some would probably argue that this step should have been higher up on the food chain…BUT I am simply telling you my process.Being fresh out of college, I did not have the capital to pretty much buy ANYTHING cash-no matter how “cheap” the property was.What I did have was good credit and a job.

Brent - I don't know that I have nearly as much experience as the other folks who have commented on this thread, but my queestion would be not necessarily what's best for your grandmother from a financial perspective, but at this stage in her life what is it that she's looking for?

Anderson, I totally understand your perspective.  

I have a question and I thought I get your perspective first before taking action. 

Your response help to put things into perspective!

I know there are areas to stay away from investing, but overall to me the crime is low, but I'm from Houston, so I have a different perspective on that.

I would say it's a Pro's/Con's perspective. not a lot to do in a field but I think a playground ads value.

I'd like to get other peoples perspective on this idea.