It worked for me, and you can drill down the demographic in so many ways it really is hard to screw it up.

Joffrey Long / Tevis VerrettI would imagine that different geographic areas (and different demographics as Fran Flanagan points out) would rely on different tools to help them find properties for rent.

I would disagree in a higher income demographic.

More and more I'm realizing that demographics are an absolutely necessary component of a short sale package.M&T Bank is basically a conduit lender.

In an area with a lot of older (like me) folks I would think that 2/2 patio (zero lot line) homes might be a good bet.The don't like yard workThey've probably "downsized" and sold all the crap they were keeping in a storage facility.Smaller house equals smaller utilities.The downsize is that this demographic is made up of a lot of people from the RICHEST generation that ever walked the earth, so they tend to buy,not rent.

His expertise is in demographics which always adds a very interesting layer.

I agree with everything you said, but depending on local demographics, undergrads may very well pay that amount. 

I think Texas is the state with the most opportunity with a growing demographic of singleprofessionals, empty nesters and couples that would be thrilled to not have a high rent by living in a small house sharing community space.

I just question how you buy it then leverage it.Low end rentals has their place... just look at every city in the mid west and deep south.. there are literally a million of them... nothing to be worried about there. if your homes are hud standard then your doing a fine job with them.. you have to get them inspected once a year and brought up to snuff.If you have the time and pateints to deal with this demographic then that's great I know many that do.. one company I fund in MS has about 250 of these I funded them all for them.. so I get it.

I am not sure one could justify it by including several more factors like demographics, wages, etc but still something seems to be missing.