If I were recommending some to invest in my city my area would be high on the list yet it looks like it's undesirable from the rating.

I have been to Winter Garden a number of times because my niece is a singer and she draws a crowd at one of the venues...I love Winter Garden...I drove all around and didn't see anything undesirable but then again, I am from Manhattan so.........🤪 it was

No point in processing undesirable tenants.

If it is in a C neighborhood there is a much higher chance of break ins and it attracts undesirables. 

The property is in an undesirable area that is going downhill quick.

If I find a property with excellent cash flow potential, will I have a good chance of securing a loan(albeit a higher interest rate) even though I have undesirable debt-to-income ratio? 

All the "ifs" make short sales generally undesirable.

Below are the primary causes of commercial MF default:Under-capitalized properties (no capital to maintain property and revenue declines)Untimely balloon payments (have to refinance when credit is tight and prices are low)Properties in undesirable locationsPoor managementFraudMitigants:Good locationsAdd valueCash flowPrudent debtReserves

Similarly to Providence you’re going to want to find an investor friendly realtor who can identify the more favorable areas to buy because simply crossing a street you can go from desirable to undesirable. 

For investors, real estate agents present many value-added propositions to their ongoing business.I feel that despite dealing in traditionally undesirable properties, investors are still VALUABLE clients.