Problem is I don't want this attracting tenants who cannot pay, or making them think "who cares, I don't have a deposit to lose".What do you think about using this in lieu of a standard deposit?

😊Clearwater is an attractive spot for vacationers, but even as a local, we stay out there several times a year…fishing, riding bikes, beach bar hopping and playing some vball.

Be willing to adjust the rental price if necessary to attract potential tenants.Implement the following steps to increase your chances of finding suitable tenants and minimize vacancies.Generating Interest and Attracting Potential Tenants:Making the Listing Take professional photos!

With its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and thriving business environment, the region presents an attractive proposition for investors looking to capitalize on its potential.

Then part of your loan leaves the property and becomes an unsecured creditor.  2- It would have to be a very small fund to be able to find attractive loans in a limited geographical area.  

For example it is waterfront, is a flat cleared lot next to a tourist attraction with insufficient parking, it is positioned next to a church or other type of building that may need overflow parking, in between to meticulously maintained houses, or in an amazing school district.

This (hopefully) generates more revenue than the home would otherwise attract as a single family home.

But I think we all agree that it's easy to get burned in these midwest markets that are attractively priced.

I honestly don't know the demands in the current market  SFR on the other hand, I can do an entry level home with an attractive price point on both lots,  New duplexes near this area in are bringing $1,500 + that I'm aware of. 

College towns naturally attract students who may become applicants for your rentals anyway.