Quote from @Brendan Jones: For the homes, and or properties that you will use as a primary or a rental property one big thing I look for is infrastructure in the area, extrinsic value (I.e. hospitals in the area, schools, and job market), and the last thing is creature comforts for people (I.e. is a store to get groceries 1 hour away or 2 minutes away).

Are they doing everything possible to expose properties to the broadest possible market?

San Francisco has a higher property crime rate. 

Hello,I have invested in a few properties meant for long-term renting.I have also since started a rental property management company that operates in areas we know very well (ascendiadynamics.com)Porto and Lisbon are very expensive areas at the moment. 

@Jeffery Jones you understand you'll be buying Class C & D properties, not in the best of areas?

You look for comparable sales for other distressed properties that are similar and nearby and also counter that with finished version comps so you can see what your perceived spread could be.

A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

We sell the property and each side get their money returned off the top then we split the profits 50/50.

Are you self managing those properties?

Best tip is to add digital locks to each bedroom door and make sure there is enough kitchen space for all parties.