But on the off-chance that it’s true, you can counteract any negative affects on search results by asking all of your friends to “heart” your listing on AirBnB.

Many of them decayed and fell apart, and now are plowed under.  

When you're having a cavity filled the dentist doesn't start filling until he's dug out all the decay and sometimes it becomes necessary to remove the entire tooth. 

When the wall is used as a conduit for water foundation decay still occurs, even if the water doesn't ultimately end up on the basement floor.

To counteract this trend, some HOA by-laws often establish very restrictive rules to limit non-owner occupants (renters).  

I lost a little faith in humanity that afternoon...I need a positive experience to counteract it ;)Thank you @Coleen F., that's a helpful tip!

If the roof is made of concrete I don't think it would decay as easily as wood no matter what you decide to put over top of it.

But, my fiancée went and looked at the property, she met up with the landlords PM who spilled the beans on the place. apparently there where dead decaying rats in the walls, and one of the units had flooded every year consistently, there was more...I just don't remember it all.  

@Mike EvatzHi Mike - I originally grew up on the south side of Youngstown, so Canfield is like the beautiful suburbs as far as I'm concerned ;) I agree with you long term views for the area, I got out as soon as I could at 21, as I felt that the area itself is in a steady state of decay.

And more often than not its an older person, retiring who wants the steady check, doesnt need all the cash at once and is getting out of the investing game.look for grandma with a decaying apt building. shes your best bet.