Typically, crime is going to be present in a lot of the areas where #'s make sense, but the key is making sure the house you are buying does not have obvious crime ridden houses in the immediate area.

Networking is key in real estate, and there are plenty of investors here who can share local insights and opportunities.

(probably the biggest key).

The key is to accurately reflect the type of income/expenses and the timing of everything.

Sorry to say so after the fact, but you need to learn some landlording basics.Never give the keys to anyone without a proper signed lease. 

There’s a lot of opportunity locally, but one of the 3 keys to success in STR investing is having enough cash to do them properly.  

The key is balancing cost with the value of your time—both approaches can work, depending on your priorities.

. - patience is the key in this market right now, as many of the deals we've reviewed simply don't work. 

If you are looking for cashflow, the key is to transition the equity you have into assets that provide a higher return on equity (ROE).

The key is going to be showing the long term gains, since they won't see any returns for 1-2 years.