Class A- Brand New buildings with lots of amenities, good infrastructure & locationClass B- Building are usually older; priced less than Class A & need some updates/restorationClass C- Oldest buildings (20+ years); need significant maintenance; less attractive locationsWhere things become subjective is an older building located in a neighborhood that's changing for the better. 

He believes that area where he will be buying the new homes is going to appreciate and attract more MTRenters, but now, the big difference is that he would now have 3 properties that can go up (or potentially down) in value, go up (or down) in rent, and three times as many vacancies to fill.My back of the napkin assessment is that for only a drop in $200 a month in cash flow, he would control a lot more assets with growth potential and as rents rise over the coming years, the combined rents will increase to a total more than the single rent.HOWEVER.

For smaller investment amounts, we often see investors providing private loans or notes to other investors for their projects, which can offer attractive returns with the right due diligence.

I’d be happy to provide suggestions on tiles, fixtures, or color palettes that are both budget-friendly and attractive to buyers.Looking forward to hearing more about your project!

Their expansion is a $96 million dollar expansion, but doesn't include any housing for their students.

SFH with three bedrooms attracts more people to live in, some times two families sneak in and parking on the grass can become problematic.  

Why would someone want to list with you when there are a million other realtors? 

These markets are attractive because of their diverse, resilient economies, lower priced homes, and stable home price appreciation.

Quote from @Landon Sheveland: Curb appeal to attract attention, then kitchens and bathrooms are usually the most important areas to focus on.

As a resident (who travels a lot) I would say the Midwest does not have the attractions like palm trees & beaches (the great lakes are cold) or amazing mountain ranges, which often come with some disadvantages like high cost of living or hut/humid weather, stroms etc.