It's not an effective strategy but a lot of investors believe throwing in high end appliances in itself secures a buyer. 

The median income is low but the amount of renters is high.

I think it will also high effect search engine rankings. 

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases: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.

ETC: February- buy a high end home at a destination location.  

I’ve been researching local professionals and would welcome any advice on how to vet and connect with reliable team members, particularly in a high-cost area like the Bay Area.As for hard money, I haven’t explored it in depth yet, but I’m open to the idea for the right deal.

For example, if the guy with the CRM company is asking the CRM questions because he actually is seeking the info from the public, what they like, hate, need, want, so he can go back and use that info to better what he's doing, hey high-5.Unfortunately, that's maybe what, 1:1,000.... 

The quicker you can take action on the high dollar value decsions the quicker you will be able to grow.For sure take the time to setup the right foundation, but keeping it simple and easy when you are getting going is a safe bet!

If you have a high level of faith in the company you are working with, then time will do what it is supposed to do and increase your IRR.  

Home prices will likely vary by region, with modest increases in areas of high demand and stable job markets, while others may stabilize or decline.