@Michael Ealy a lot of gems in this comment alone.

Hey folks,A renter at my STR cabin did a number on my vintage, perfectly restored porcelain sink.

Primarily appreciation speculation.A 250K property in a A class neighbourhood with rents at $2500/month would be a gem.  

Sometimes you can find a gem on CL, though it is very hit and miss, and usually not what you are looking for.

You certainly may have an advantage.If you have been through the purchase / sale process a couple of times, there is no reason you can not do it yourself and you may find a gem in the rough that is unappreciated.Hope this is helpful.Oren

I've seen a few absolute gems (40-50% ARV) properties come across my plate, I was able to find a lender willing to lend on these specific properties in this current climate but as I read through forums I see that most people are saying the smart money is out of the market.I have a few listings in PG County (under 350k list price) and one in DC (650k list price) and all of them have seen double-digit showings over the last few days.

As with any tenant, just seems to take longer to find that gem with section 8Section 8 can change there rent portion on you mid lease and you can't say anything about it.

But we will be back next month to try again because every once in a while you get a gem of a deal.

This is a gem thanks Steve 5 years later still relevant...

Good little gem of wisdom there for sure.