In neighborhoods that won't attract high credit score tenants, I've found that a stable job history with a MINIMUM of 1 year at current or previous job to be the best indicator of a great tenant. 

ya or older semi retired attorney might be a good fit.. low stress get paid.

.- Stick to B and C+ Areas: These neighborhoods balance affordability and tenant quality, minimizing risk.- Analyze Properties Remotely: Use tools like BiggerPockets calculators to evaluate deals.

Honestly, I don't think there's a one size fits all or a right or wrong way to invest in real estate.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.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.

I don't use padsplit (weekly rentals); I rent on long-term leases in B Class neighborhoods.

When I looked at prices recently they look like they've gone up quite a bit but I know they vary a lot depending on the neighborhood. 

I went out with a realtor friend and searched neighborhoods I was familiar with.

I tried to stay out of the way, but I had to stop several things from being done wrong—spaces between kitchen cabinets that were too small by at least an inch for the appliances to fit, a walk-in pantry being built that was too narrow for anyone but a child to get into.

Community engagement: Homeowners have a greater financial stake in their neighborhoods and are more likely to invest in their local communities.