What has you attracted to these two markets specifically? 

What I thought was too rural, to many is exactly what attracts them to there.Just yesterday I was speaking with a potential tenant who was saying he needed a place but did not what to be within city limits.

I've seen a lot of conflicting advice that cautions to avoid areas with high crime rates due to complications and extra costs from the tenant base and property crime.I understand that both cities have shown crime rate improvements, but their overall rates are still way above average.What makes these cities attractive for investment despite this?

LA is a sprawl of smaller cities where people live and work, and most of those cities are fine. there’s a reason the south bay attracts residents and companies, and it’ll be a long long time before those fundamentals shift.  

This way, you don't rush into selling a property that still holds potential and you can gauge the viability of short term rentals without fully committing yet.Additionally, talk to a few local property managers or even consider different marketing strategies to attract tenants.

It seems to be attracting buy and holds in hopes there is a turnaround to capitalize on.

Depending on the location STR is going to make the most money because condo rentals are an attractive option due to the amenities.

The Spruce Street deal in Modesto, CA, attracted Partner Driven due to its significant profit potential.

For Umass Boston area JFK is a great line that's super close to Boston, highways, beaches, and can attract a multitude of different renters to your place.

Partnering with Seth Choate provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive investment for Partner Driven.