@William SilvaRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

I also think the quality of the housing stock is better in Cedar Rapids because it's a newer area.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1122318-quality-turnkey-companies?

I was also not told of the unpaid sewer and water fees, my poor new tenant doesn't have water right now.Gary Garrison took over, but he has since left. 

I found it a great place to invest in because of it's location to major cities and the quality of life, especially with all the coastal towns along the shoreline which creates high demand and high rents. 

Some of those houses are poorly built, though they initially look great. 

@Sinuway MartinezRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

@Dave Hart I am so sorry for your poor experience.

@Michael Belz Photos are the only marketing you have when it comes to Airbnb... we onboarded 3 large homes in upstate NY 1.5 years ago, we brought in models, candles, throws, extra decor and the properties are beating their comps who had nice quality but un-staged photos by around 18%.  

Learn how to to screen and select a quality property manager that won't cheat you or mismanage your property (they do exist).