I target C+ class hoods that seem to have tenants that stay much longer so my turnovers are almost zero.

Close fast, stay in comfortable LTV positions is the name of the game.

We do it, but you have to stay on top of it.

My preference is certainly to stay in my own back yard and to find a SFH, long-term to start. 

The guest has started to say she's uncertain about her stay even though I've told her we are open for business with no issues.  

@Ari LagunasAre you planning to stay in San Diego for the next 5, 7, 10 years?

Where would you want to stay?

If you have less than 5 comps, go 12 months back and stay at .5 miles3.

They often have no choice but to stay and rebuild with insurance money. 

Become first "seasoned to real estate" and by that time, you'll have enough experience to judge better the asset protection question.Here are two more bits of advice: 1. stay away from ChatGPT (it might sound authoritative and knowledgeable, but you need to have enough information/experience to critically judge the validity of its "answers"). 2.