They don't meet my requirements of good schools, good people, low crime, small semi rural towns.I'm not saying no good people live in Clayton, just that with bad schools and bad reputation which now includes Dekalb it's harder to attract good people to a rental there.

I have found it a good idea to sit down with a lending specialist at the local branch that does the most investment properties and ask what you can do to be the most attractive applicant.

Do they attract more long-term tenants since they tend to be families, or does it not make a difference?

If you are set on not offering a deposit you will need to make your offer look more attractive in other ways, maybe increase the offer, decrease the inspection contingency period, promise a short close.

You can attract dentists and doctors that way too, but will require some remodel

I don't know the answer, why would one teach someone else to be their competitor, unless possibly the mentee was an attractive female, another self evident construct!

Maybe being a cedar and stucco house can attract a different kind of buyer?

Check code on this and be aware that it isn't that attractive, but if code allows it and it is in a C/D neighborhood, it may not be as big of a concern as a safe place to go to sleep at night.

Hello Everyone my name is Chaim Kay and I very excited to be joining this site.I browsed for a while and finally decided to introduce myself.Currently I am looking at Irvington NJ area since the prices look very attractive for a first time investor.

Maybe the idea of buying make up from your neighbor just isn't attractive.