When I initially looked into it, it seemed like it would not be cost effective for C class buildings without fancy key card access points, but maybe something has changed. 

Also look into a card based system; HD may have that by now as well.

I tried to help her refinance and take some of cash out, but I have too many student loans which will raise the mortgage dramatically.

Open a credit card and start using it, but never carry a balance. 

I haven't raised rent since I first leased it for $1100. current market rent is $1650.

The only issue I see with this is part of the JADU would be on the raised foundation.

There is a BP only group that I think meets at the Well - @Michelle LutzI host the largest association meeting (Not a meetup) MAREI - 2nd tuesday in person - 4th Thursday virtual and every Friday virtual round table discussion.There is WinVestors that meets on WednesdaysJohnson County Landlords that meets the 1st Wednesday of the monthEastern Kansas in Topeka - las MondaysLandlords Inc - 4th TuesdaysEastern Jackson County Landlords last Wednesdaysi need to learn about the Lawrence one and there is a Northland group that meets on 1st Saturdays I think.I post many of them on the MAREI calendar -And I post MAREI specific events & Michelle usually posts her events both here on the BP calendarBig shout out to my MAREI members, vendors and guests who raised over 30,000 meals for Harvesters this past week!!

This might also make it hard to attract good tenants, and raise capital (if the market is notably high crime). 

You don't have any control over when they will raise the dues or when they will hit you with an assessment.

Everyone else on your team will be transaction-based and not really involved after a purchase.We're in the Metro Detroit area, so you may want to follow our blog here on BP, but at least read the following posts:Follow our "Deep Dive" series we're doing about Metro Detroit cities and City of Detroit Neighborhoods: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...How to “Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesIn our experience you will need to:1) Learn to "Maintain to the Neighborhood", not your personal standards2) Tenant-Proof everything you can Hard surface flooring, not carpeting (too easy to trash) Same basic paint for everything No garbage disposals for them to break Only spring-type doorstops also with plate on the wall Glue rubber mats under sinks to prevent water damage Sheet aluminum on walls around stovetops, for easy grease removal Towel racks - screw 1x3 to wall studs, then screw rack to that Install low-profile downspout ext, not aluminum that always disappear Plan on cleaning gutters and leaves up in the fall as tenants won't Avoid garage door openers3) Have a great application screening process: Check credit for evictions & convictions, utility collections Focus on employment/income stability Require bank or debit card statement - you'll be surprised what they spend their money on!