I do shy away from small cheap houses - 3/1 or 2/1 in bad areas or that are on a pier and beam type foundation.

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Use crime maps and local insights to guide your search.9.

Full stop.Here's another link:https://www.thezebra.com/auto-insurance/insurance-guide/addi...That said, let's address your scenario. 

They should be bale to guide you more based on what you are looking for in the area. 

I think we have enough software in the STR world lolWhat if we made a guide to increase occupancy rates that centers around marketing, guest experience, and ways to stand out in saturated markets that isn't simply "buy more amenities"?  

@Ali Boone @Dustin Beam you also have to pay the mortgage.

Any architect familiar with zoning in the City should be able to guide you in the right direction.

Great beginners guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ultimate_Beginners_Guide_BiggerPockets.pdf