@Minji KimRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which is VERY important for stable rental income and low property maintenance/damage.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?

How much do you have to invest and what returns are you expecting to see?

No thanks.So I really have been interested in passively investing in good deals with experienced sponsors, but want to set my expectations to be realistic and right for this. 

Once my zoning variance was granted, I expected getting the building permit would be straightforward.

I was surprised when the agent consulted the seller despite my offer being lower than expected, given the property's condition.

Hopefully this gets others who review these forums to reassess their portfolios and formulate more realistic disposition expectations.

To add to what @Jonathan Greene wrote:1) Understanding the local market, so you know what Neighborhood Class your building is located in, what Class your Building is (condition & amenities), and what corresponding class of tenants will be attracted.2) Using all this data to properly set your expectations and a realistic ROI.3) How to better screen prospective tenants, including catching fraud, so your property performs better.

This is in line with the expected seasonal trend and probably correlated to the rent increase in September.Rentals - Months of SupplyThe supply for our target rental property profile stands at about 1.4 months, slightly down year-over-year.

If a person is 20 years old, and their life expectancy is another 60 years, then that $600/year adds up to a whopping $36,000,...total. 

Yes it can be worth it, just don't expect to get rich quick lolMidterm rental has been my strategy and I'll definitely be sticking to it for the next few years.