The problem with that is this:- It just doesn't make economical or practical sense for the newest housing to be the cheapest. 

From our experience best practice has always been to have exterior cameras as well as smart locks.

My bookkeeping practice pays me active income, so my priority is equity.For debt loans, you will see 10-15% annualized, depending on your experience as an operator.

and am eager to connect with experienced investors to gain practical insights.What I’m Looking For:Advice on identifying cash-flowing properties and understanding market trends in Lynchburg or similar areas.Recommendations for a local real estate agent or property manager with experience working with investors.Insights on how to balance active and passive investing as I grow my portfolio.I’m grateful to be part of such an inspiring and knowledgeable community.

Note I 100% know that CPM is not LTR PM with a few tweaks- I have lived and practiced this for over two decades. 

This approach conveys your respect and appreciation while making it clear that your decision isn’t personal—it’s practical.

However, many times its just not practical or cost effective to put the work into it because in many cases its not easy to do.

Just because a technique for acquiring or earning money is popularized by gurus and practiced unethically by the gurus students does not mean that the technique itself is a scam, unethical, immoral, or that the participants aren’t honest.   

He ended up finding an eight-plex in a growing neighborhood that’s now practically printing rent checks for him.

Also, any best practices for room rentals that you recommend for screening and keeping tenants.