The SFR you mention sounds like the way to go for this reason: It's modern construction and it's attractive to a larger pool of buyers.

That said, there is nothing that attracts money like a great deal.

Looking to see what type of tenants it would attract.

Does your overall investment look attractive on a cash-flow-basis only?

I closed a multi unit multi address deal there couple weeks ago with hard money funding, I can't believe how crappy the deal went, title lady said she'd never closed anything with hard money before, blew my mind. 

Are short sales less attractive since end of 2014, since now banks can go after deficiency or 1099 the owner?

Two people are on the deed one lives here in Texas the other lady lives in Boston.

I always price slightly lower to attract many potential candidates.

Just tell the ladies at the front table that I invited you. to your success.  

.), were slow and grudging to respond to maintenance requests, and one really memorable lady who used me as her personal ATM because she didn't want to get a job of her own.