I dont screen but to be fair our properties dont attract parties.

Since the Internet is flooded with trash information, AI absorbs it and produces its conclusions accordingly.

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? 

One idea is to proceed with the 1031x, save on the capital gains, parlay your proceeds into income-producing properties, and capitalize on the low-interest rate offered by these operators.   

Property in Ohio is cheaper than where you live because it’s less desirable and will always attract less desirable tenants with higher maintenance and more evictions.

“Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon, in the sense that it is and can be produced only by a more rapid increase in the quantity of money than in output.” - Milton FriedmanAgreed Russel. 

I understand that appreciation certainly helps an individual build equity, but I also am attracted to consistent cash-flow with a steady (albeit possibly slower) appreciation growth. 

It would still be based on the revenue it produces.

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.