@Brett K. we manage in Class C areas, so have to deal with this a lot.Options:1) Boardup - pretty useless as easy to rip the off and advertises the property as vacant.2) Armor Guard door frame reinforcement with temp double-key deadbolts.

This would be a concern for the existing property and any other turn key you may find for STR. 

Key is to go through someone who has a direct relationship, what kills many of these deals are brokers who go to a correspondent who are a wholesaler for an isntitution.

Great points, ZharaBirmingham has relatively steady and diverse rental demand, and I’ve seen many investors I work with have success with C/B class buy-and-holds.Location is key—areas near UAB, major employers, and popular suburbs tend to have the strongest rental demand, while C/D class markets offer solid affordable housing and Section 8 opportunities.

The key question is: Who is performing the work?

Are there any other key features you think I should be factoring in?

Employment is a key factor in tenant approval, and a good tenant should understand that.🔹 Final Thought: If a tenant is already pushing back on basic screening, it’s often a sign of future issues.

He removed all his belongings and left the keys in the office mailbox.

Communication is the key.

So now I have both my personal residence and a leased property as STRs.Even though I live 3 hours away from my leased STR property, I've built a team that assists with managing it, so I don't have to be there all the time.Here are some key things I've learned:Regulations: Research the specific STR regulations in the state and city where you're looking to buy.