They are in B class neighborhoods close to A neighborhoods and good proximity to hospitals, downtown, The Domain, etc. 

It’s a beautiful custom home, one of the nicest in a so-so Oakland neighborhood ("biggest house in not the best area").Here’s the context:- Bought in 2014 for $590k, appraised in 2022 for $1.2m.- Located in a C- to B neighborhood—close to amenities and mostly safe but not for everyone.- Converted to a rental in 2024; initially rented for $4,750/month, but tenants moved out, and the soft Bay Area rental market has made filling it challenging.

The house sits across 2 lots in a golf course neighborhood (~1.75 acers in total). 

Search 'STR arbitrage' on this forum to get an understanding of what it entails.

Quote from @Zach Edelman: Should be a list of Bigger Pockets recommended list of Hard Money Lenders to refer to as well/make the search a bit less overwhelming.  

Nice neighborhood just north of downtown Keene.

But I guess we need to keep searching until you find a deal that works.

Start by analyzing market trends and targeting neighborhoods with strong rental demand.

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Seems like a lot of folks prefer SFH, but I bought a Townhouse because it seems like it is easier to maintain (HOA covers external, landscaping, and neighborhood amenities).