Food insecurity in Worcester has doubled from 17.7% to 38% since 2020.

Remove dead roaches so they themselves are not used as a food source.  

Now if it is something that is out of control & there are clear signs of intrusion through the house, then that may be a consideration for you to investigate in order to seal & prevent them from getting into the house.Ants & most other critters like safety from the elements as much as people do, they search for food & water too.

She asked for more cabinet space to store food for her kids.”

Renting out rooms will require you to modify any existing lease you use.How will you address:- Utilities- Food- Bathroom times- Parking- Privacy- Toiletries- Laundry- Etc.

I have no student loans or personal debt and very minimal monthly costs (gas, food, etc.).

The ones who are well funded and can cover the short term set backs do fine, the ones who end up shocked when they deal with Johnny food stamps punching holes in their walls for the 1st time and panic sell, don't. 

I have them sign addendums to the lease that state how to treat areas of the home, ex: kitchen sink, no grease/food items (scrape your plate in the trash) toilet: only the 3 P's, no flushable anything, I even provide them 4 high quality AC filters and have them set a reminder on their phone.I like the phone reminder.

SE east of the river is largely a food desert.

Recommend you search here on BP for posts within the last 12 months about that, as you're unlikley to, and shouldn't, believe me.Here's some other "logical" food for thought:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location/neighborhoods to invest in.Why is Property Class so important for investors to understand and apply in their investing strategies?