The algorithm likes bright/colorful photos. 

Most investors have rose-colored-glasses when it comes to their neighborhood quality.

You need to watch the game, not watch the players, theatrics and colors.

Are they familiar with what they should do for colors, amenities, etc?

So I read about it here first: https://www.capecoralbreeze.co...And then I went to check the future land use map here: https://capegis.maps.arcgis.co...and apparently I'm in the light-colored area that says SM: Single Family and Multi-Family (even tho the lot is currently zoned Single Family)So I'm trying this based on the principle that Planning is more likely to approve a special use permit if it aligns with future planned use. 

The problem is these homes are 60-120 years old and because of the low value neighborhoods, nobody has ever made any capital improvements beyond duct tape.

I'll admit upfront that I would never own rental property in CA, so that colors my response.I'd offer the tenant up to $10K to leave immediately, keeping the eviction off their record, then sell.

Lilia’s breakdown of what to consider before investing is something I wish I’d read when I started.To add some color, I had a client a few years ago who purchased a duplex in Austin with a plan to hold for 12+ years.

Also im pretty sure he promotes section 8 rentals and gives you a story with rose colored glasses.

Alternatively you may decide not to address the capex but be prepared to deal with high frequency maintenance requests with duct tape repairs.