Regulation & laws - tenant laws, eviction laws5.

If using a PM, they are expensive and often bring the return in line with LTR.  2)  STRs and MTRs are at risk of increased regulation.  

I could go into it in detail but essentially it would be too easy to launder money if they came from lending institutions that were not regulated by that nation's government.

I have looked away from condos because many of theses condos HOA fees are exorbitant, not to mention HOA rules and regulations when it comes to renting. 

Housing Discriminationhttps://ipropertymanagement.com/laws/landlord-tenant-rights"Also, many states (and even some cities) supplement these federal regulations with their own set of protected classes.

Now you'll probably here a number of naysayers tell you that" according to federal regulation such and such with the Dodd Frank Law blah blah blah you can't get a mortgage loan for under 60K." 

For older demographics, consider the availability of medical centers, entertainment, and restaurants.Buildings/Permits: Assess the city's growth compared to previous years.Determine if the city can accommodate future supply.Government Regulations: Examine the city's efforts and the type of businesses they are targeting.

No they won't mind because you're paying them a fee for their services up front.But.....you'd better check your local regulations first before you think you're going to do the work yourself.

As a Cap Rate is indicative of the risk involved in owning the property, you want to focus on doing things that make your investment less risky if a bank ever had to take over.You can make your investment less risky by doing some of the following things:- Convert all month-to-month tenants to annual leases- Implement strict minimum rental criteria- Add security cameras- Make large capital and preventative improvements (fix drainage issues, install water pressure regulators, replace old HVACs...you get the picture)- Essentially, prove with action that you are caring for the property on a long-term basisThe only way this is effective is if you document everything you are doing as well.

This strategy provides flexibility and can be used to control a property with minimal upfront costs.Before diving into any specific strategy, it's crucial to thoroughly research and understand the local market, regulations, and potential risks associated with each approach.