Compare apples to apples(SQ FT, bed/bath, layout, etc). 

Some rents in what some define as an A may hold strong values but rents compared to purchase price may not be comparable to a B.

I'd like to know your thoughts/advice on how to compare long-term and mid-term rentals.

(Zero)  Would love to chat and compare notes to see how we could get better outcomes. 

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

When I say i've never had this issue, I mean- Even in the D class neighborhoods i've owned properties in, i've never dealt with vacant apartments for this amount of time.If you're comparing the 40 unit building next door to mine with security, it's sort of like comparing apples to oranges.

You have to compare your expenses with each management style and find the option that works best for you.

You will quickly see how you compare in all those categories.

You'll have access to owner occupied loan products, therefore saving on your down payment, typically 3-5% compared to 20-25% for non owner occupied properties.

I'm not saying "wow, what a deal" or to copy this I'm just saying when compared to SFH or continuing to rent, the 2-4 unit househack is very appealing and thus demand is strong.