How Important are schools when buying rental property?

[Gerald Evans]

Hi BP Family,

I am in the market for buy and hold properties to rent out. I have found several in an area that seems promising but the school rankings suck quite frankly. How important is this to renters? The properties I am interested in most are town-homes or single family homes. The schools in the area rank lower than the national average. I would love everyone's feedback and thoughts on this. Thank you BP Family.