Use this rating and classification system I have created over time to get an idea of the "Class" for the area - A class B class & so onHere is my rating & classification for each livability score.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below F

@Matthew TurcotteI would look up Dave Hook, a really savvy investor who is in multiple asset classes.

@Noe Alonzo Nesmith Jr are you going to be buying Class A, B, C or D rentals?

To add to this, a lot of Wholesalers or agents from New Western deal specifically with lower class Real Estate, because like Stuart mentioned it is the lowest barrier to entry and typically easier to convince sellers of that property class to sell under their conditions. 

No, there were about 100 people in the class and I think about 10% signed on for the two years.

@Sephr BemanpourRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

@Ricardo Polanco you might want to investigate the Class of tenants the property is likely to attract.There's a BIG difference between dealing with Class A tenants vs Class C or D tenants!

All an agent should do for you is list the property to generate showings => to generate applications, that YOU then screen.Now, they may actually be asking you want screening criteria you want them to advertise, which is fine.Can't answer your question though, without knowing if this is a Class A, B, C or D property - as they will all have different criteria.Here's a sample of some of what we use in our Metro Detroit market:Class A Properties:Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

And I’m in the affordable/cheaper C+ class hoods with rent in the 1800-$2200 range.

he is also working D low C class areas and those are dominated by wholesalers full stop.