Hi Srikanth, I’ve been investing in Cleveland neighborhoods with a similar focus, targeting properties that align with appreciation potential while attracting quality tenants.

Simple touches like fresh paint, landscaping, and clean walkways can make a big difference.Highlight Key Features: During the appraisal, point out any high-quality materials or unique features you've added.

If you think that the forums and the books have the same information and the same quality, do you read books at all?

@Thomas FarrellRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

It's always important to screen anyone you are doing business with. 

I would recommend targeting 30 day minimum rentals (Most associations are 90+), allowing 12+ rentals per year (most allow 1-3), and no in-person screening for tenants required.

Limited labor and resources : Unlike the catastrophic fires in Lahaina Hawaii there are significant resources in Los Angeles to contribute to recover, but quality contractors, tradesman, plumbers, electricians and laborers have long been in short supply.

I've walked their properties in-person, and their build quality is good.

What you can't do remote is get a sense for the neighborhood and asset quality.

Now let's look at Quality based on grade of wood.There are primarily two different terminologies and methods to grade Quality.