:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.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:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.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:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

@Tessa BoothWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Thank you Charles for the tip! 

Im so glad I got helpful tips on here. 

Any advice on entry-level investments, navigating market research, or tips on property management would be greatly appreciated!

The act of raising the rent can make some tenants move out of principle and if you don’t have a large tenant pool, you’ll just lose money. 

Another tip: use Rentometer and RentCast to double-check your rental rates; they’re great for comparing rents in your area and making sure you're priced right.

@Maria PerriWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

If you recall also those with swimming pools in Los Altos hills that were on a hillside some of them the water came out and flooded into their homes.. it was quite random.. my kids were walking home from grade school alone ( Back in those days it was OK for kids to walk a few blocks by themselves.. )  The poor folks though on Hwy 17 connector through Oakland got pretty much squished when the top deck fell down that was very sad..

@Amy FalsonWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.