Quote from @An Lan: I am not a professional real estate investor, I just invest in houses as a safe asset and do not choose to rent them out.

Better safe than sorry!

Prioritize Safety and SecurityRenters value safe areas.

It probably needs to be addressed to keep the house safe to inhabit long term even if we keep it as a rental.  

., a keyless entry or a streaming device) can also boost your ROI by enhancing guest experience.

Better to be safe than sorry.Additionally, do you all generally use a smaller income criteria if the rent is inclusive of utilities?

How do they define 'safe'....? 

I can put up with a 1-hour work commute or a little more if it means having a house in a decently safe area.Other Info:Credit Score: 700s (due to student loan payments)Monthly Income: $4600Work Location: I commute to Northern Virginia and D.CGuys, I could really use your help or recommendations on what you would do if you were in my situation:Location: I'm thinking somewhere in PG County MD due to my commute, like Hyattsville MD.

Prioritize tackling critical issues and beefing up security to keep your property safe and sound.

Maybe also consider if they are "good people" that work in the community and just want a safe place to raise their family.