Neutral colors work well, and energy-efficient upgrades not only attract buyers but can also qualify for tax benefits.

I know Virginia Beach is attractive but that average price for Alexandria strikes me as rather low.

The paid off property is an attractive and way lower risk / less work investment from my seat.

And, having ready access to capital allowed us to scale more quickly.  2) Because the compensation is so balanced, it makes passive investing much more attractive.  

Thank you for that tip Matt, making each unit have a bath would be much more attractive.

Coupled with tailored marketing efforts, these enhancements attracted buyers and significantly increased the property’s profitability.

I’m near the i10 that seems to attract people since that’s the only freeway here. 

DT Long Beach: beachy urban setting with smaller units 1bdr; close to tourist attractions, and thinking I can STR one unit; BUT high crime rate (90 percentile); properties are older but more attractiveIs it better to go into a slightly better neighborhood in boring Riverside or a more crime ridden area of cool kid Long Beach?

It all comes down to picking the right areas that work well with your personality and attract the type of clientele you feel comfortable working with. 

So add the advertised high rate of return when things are good when money can flow out to investors, plus celebrities at their investment forums and it seems very attractive.