And that's the very WORNG thought path too many have coming into such, they think it assures future returns. 

In real estate, it’s more straightforward: find a good deal, manage it well, and you can make it work for you. 

Keep in mind a lot of real estate brokerage will follow customary paths on how they charge and do business. 

Quote from @Nate Sanow: Yes I own two that are near 100 years old and I will tell you they are a pain in the you know what compared to all of my post WW2 properties especially post 1980… layouts are better in the last 50 years and energy efficiency is better and I can keep going… HOWEVER to reply to the other aspect of your question, I’ve found appreciation is better with older properties in areas of the path of progress.

@Cathy Svercl you're looking to take the path of least resistance, which also saves you money?

It seems like the shortest path to cash-flow with the less out of pocket expense. 

It appears to be a means to an end and the path of least resistance (somewhat related to number 1).

I have always wanted to own rental properties and do some flip projects but just never started the path.

I've noticed the typical Silicon Valley hard-core tech startups have a disproportionately high male to female employee ratio, a large portion of engineers hold advanced degrees from big-name tech schools like Stanford and MIT, the C level execs all have extensive tech background even the ones that deal with the business side, etc. checking out online reviews is actually not that straightforward and without traps. 

@Venka Pulla It’s frustrating when a property manager isn’t meeting expectations, but transitioning to a new property manager is typically straightforward if you follow a few steps:Review the Management Agreement: Carefully read your current Property Management Agreement (PMA) to understand the termination process, including any required notice period.