If a property appears really cheap in this area it is most likely on an undesirable location.

Do whatever it takes to keep them out so you don't end up in my shoes.There should be a primer on "legal ways to deny undesirable tenants", although I can't recall the last time I rejected someone with good income and credit.

Tends to scare off the undesirables.

For the most part you end up getting students or undesirable candidates.

True Steve BabiakAnd I've seen high-end deadbeats, not just the typical low-income/undesirable neighborhood ones that steal the copper plumbing.

Many areas have under 1 month of inventory and pretty much everything is moving quickly in desirable areas.Capturing true cash flow on your rentals requires living in undesirable areas in Austin.

If so could be a great time to buy.Is demand low becuase the area is undesirable and people no longer want to live there?

If property has association, you might face transfer fees later and could add some undesirable expenses...

yeah- I'm just not sure if it was mis-managed/marketed or there is something about the property that makes it undesirable. 

It may be that the occupants have criminal records or other negative factors that make them undesirable as tenants.