If the answer is "close enough," they move forward without much hesitation.While it's true that higher-quality tenants are easier to attract with nicer homes in better areas, I’ve managed C-class properties and had fantastic tenants.

This my friends on BP is just the reality of Real Estate you have two basic methods One mom and pop keep their day jobs and start buying long term hold rentals as they can afford them and if they like it they keep at it..Two you jump in the game and try to make money transactionally IE RE Broker  Flipper Wholesaler MLO  leasing agent etc etc.. this also is a long term ramp.. what the Guru programs attract generally speaking is those that get excited think they can somehow buy a program ( any program pick one) and its going to jump start them to this mythical financial freedom everyone talks about..

Well, those properties will statistically attract corresponding Class B & C tenants.So, how should an investor account for Tenant Payment Performance/ DEFAULT in their analysis? 

While the idea of owning internationally is attractive, in reality it tends to be much harder to buy property in other countries (especially European countries).

Attractive digital marketing fliers, 3d tours, professional tours, rent specials, and competitive pricing all help too!

In some very attractive markets like coastal cities I can see it being worth it not to rent the unit or rent it only under very limited circumstances in the low season because the high season is just too lucrative to allow anything to affect those bookings.

The fact is there are more money and guests than ever in the STR world and this is attracting bigger players who will crash existing hosts if they don't adapt to the new ecosystem. 

While the terms on the assumable loan and seller carry are attractive, confirming NOI, expenses, and lender terms is essential to ensure it’s a viable and profitable deal.

For example, unsanitary conditions that will attract pests.

No one is entitled to a Pacific Heights apartment, it is up to you to create enough value to afford to live there.My comment on partnership in solving the housing crisis has to do with California making it more attractive for landlords and developers to do business here.