We are in Hampton Roads about two weekends a month between family, real estate and business interests there.The market is very investor friendly as many are looking to rent for a variety of reasons (military, students, recent relocation, etc.). 

Even within a large metro live Atlanta you will find a wide variety of fees charged and the way property managers operate.Read the management agreement and know what you are signing up for.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Tail risk is typically associated with low-probability events, but it can have a large impact if it occurs.This discrepancy could be due to a variety of factors, including differing economic analyses and data, as well as different investment strategies and risk appetites.

There are so many different personalities out there with different needs, I am sure you would have tenants, but how many and how frequent would be a concern without some broad appeal that brings in a variety of personality types. 

The city also has a strong real estate market, with a variety of housing options, from starter homes to luxury homes.

Some factors that can affect rental rates include:Economic conditions: During economic downturns, demand for rental housing may decrease, which could lead to lower rental rates as landlords try to attract tenants.Market conditions: If there is a surplus of available rental units in a particular market, landlords may need to lower their rental rates to compete with other properties and attract tenants.Property location: Properties located in desirable areas or with desirable amenities may command higher rental rates, while properties in less desirable locations or with fewer amenities may have lower rental rates.Property condition: Well-maintained properties with modern features and finishes may be able to command higher rental rates compared to properties that are in poor condition or have outdated features.Competition from other housing options: If there are other housing options available in a particular market, such as single-family homes or apartments, this can affect the rental rates for housing units.Overall, rental rates for housing may fall for a variety of reasons, but it is difficult to predict with certainty when this may occur.

(End)My clients and I - all investors - use a variety of lenders depending on project size, rates, and terms which is commonplace.   

Good people sometimes have bad credit for a variety of reasons.

If that doesn’t work, find a realtor who is patient and willing to show you a variety of houses and be upfront with them, you need to see a good handful….I know this is so elementary but I find that if you don’t do this, one crazy inspection report on a property can scare you away from pulling a trigger.

If it's C or lower, I'd be more inclined to try to get rid of it (for a variety of reasons incl. lack of appreciation, and the difficulty of managing a C or lower property from OOS).Real estate investing is challenging enough when the property is down the street...it's 10x+ more challenging when it's an OOS property...and it's 100x more challenging if it's an OOS D property.