I don't know what your budget is or risk tolerance but you'll have less headaches hopefully with buying Class A or BI'm going to be the dissenter here but I'm looking to exit the Midwest in the future and come back to CA (Sacramento), Nevada or Arizona.

Everyone has a higher and lower risk tolerance than others. 

A good property manger should be able to cover their costs in lower vacancies, lower maintenance costs, and better quality residents.Crappy tenants seek out DIY landlords because they know they can get away with things a good professional manager would not tolerate. 

Despite the appeal of leveraging debt for wealth expansion, the security and certainty of a fully paid home offer compelling advantages for many.Pro tip:I look at the metric ROE, Return on Equity over ROI, Return on Investment.ROI = (Net Operating Income/ Total Investment Cost​) × 100ROE = (Net Operating Income/ Equity​) × 100For me, what is best for you is dependent on what stage of your investment lifecycle you're in coupled with your risk tolerance and personal financial goals.With Discipline,Josh

Everyone has different concerns and tolerance for risk. 

This material has 0 tolerance for humidity of any type, and will explode like a sponge if it gets wet a couple times.I have seen situations where homes are closed up all summer due to foreclosure and large portions of the floor start to swell and buckle just from excess humidity and no A/C.

Ultimately, the decision should align with your investment goals, risk tolerance, and the amount of time you can dedicate to managing your properties.

Depending on your risk tolerance, make sure you are financially ready for the worst scenario.

Take a look back at your past experiences with landlords and think about your long-term investment goals, including diversification, risk tolerance, and the possibility of higher returns in different markets.

Low leverage fits my risk tolerance.