Both condition and location will allow you to attract better tenants and better long-term financial performance. 

Meanwhile, more people move here because of the attractive cost of living, Midwest lifestyle and stable climate.

-Will be open for us to extend our inspection periodThe counteroffer sounds attractive since he's offering to pay for most of the repairs, even for an engineer to properly inspect the foundation.

So, water will be attracted to areas that are porous and/or downhill.  

DSCR loans are typically stabilized properties so doing anything other than collecting rent is not attractive to lenders for DSCR loans.

Asheville is another area that could be attractive for investing. 

As for the rodents, call a company and have them come out and deal with it...take photos before and after so if the tenant does something (ie puts out more rice), you can show that the tenant is deliberately doing things to attract rodents.

We are fortunate to have so many events and attractions which do balance out Disney and the other theme parks. 

Agree with Wilson, Tracy is not so attractive but feels Modesto area still has charm, one more point to note is ROI will not be in new homes but some possibility in 1980s with some TLC.

I also like that these newer homes attract quality tenants, I may be lucky but haven't had any issues with any of my tenants in these types of homes (yet).How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?