My grandfather used this truth to subdivide & sell most of his farmland in rural MA and sustain his family comfortably over the years.  

I wouldn't be comfortable buying a cheap property and not actually rehabbing it. 

There are limits to this as well (when someone stays the whole time and doesn't say anything while there), but if someone chooses to leave early or right away, give them their money back before they drill you with a 1-star review.

State your legal theory if you choose to take an adversarial position.

Get out of your comfort zone.

It's lengthy and of course, they can pick and choose what to read or jump around to what they want to learn. 

I would have them stay there and critique the feel and comfort etc of the place.

A lot of people are just comfortable enough to justify inaction.

Knowledge is power:Thorough Inspections: Minimize surprises with detailed inspections and due diligence.Strong Screening: Careful tenant selection reduces vacancy and headaches.Diversification: Spread your investments across different locations and property types to mitigate risk.Financial Planning: Maintain a buffer and choose financing options that fit your long-term goals.

For property selection, choosing a duplex or triplex in a good neighborhood can provide steady cash flow, while adding an ADU to a single-family home works well in areas with high rental demand like Portland.