And, of course, shop with at least 3 lenders.

I was leaving a nice neighborhood with a friend that just moved there recently.

I'm shopping lenders right now.

The other properties in my neighborhood are not 1 acre.

I'm buying the property with cash, in a trendy neighborhood.

Plus, houses near good schools tend to move faster on the market because demand is higher.Neighborhood Appeal: Good schools usually mean better neighborhoods, less crime, and more community involvement, all of which help raise the perceived value of the area.

Besides, some actually see it a as a "sign of professionalism" (it was kinda odd to me at first) when they realize that I have multiple properties.I would agree, however, that if you are investing in some lower class neighborhoods as has been discussed on BP, I would need to take steps. 

Buy in better neighborhoods or go to different asset class altogether like syndication or NNN.

So, don't overreact to their maintenance requests.2) A landlord should eke out every bit of life from a roof, HWH, etc. and put band-aides on it until it makes economic sense to replace it.3) Maintain to the Neighborhood!

My neighborhood is thinking of no longer allowing vacation rentals.