I don't think that makes sense, because the space certainly adds value, in my experience.But this does tend to vary from location to location.

The tenant base, on average, tends to be rougher on the properties, moves more frequently, and cannot absorb any rent increases.  

They also benefit from strong schools, which can be a huge draw for long-term tenants.While you may not achieve high cash flow immediately in these areas, the property values and rents tend to appreciate steadily over time, aligning well with your goals.

For any investors in the group, take a peak at #10 Greensboro/High PointIt's an interesting choice of verbiage to look at "median" sale price YoY because 10% feels like A LOT on the entry-level/investment inventory, and more of what I see in the high-end resale and, specifically, new construction inventory that tends to swing our avg's way up in the macro.Completely disagree that rent will be 0%.

On the other hand, tenants tend to cause damages when moving these appliances in/out, so having them in place may be safer.I recommend you look at what others are doing in your community and price point.

We don't tend to get them when buying from a bank (because they usually won't budge on price) or wholesaler (who often provide an inspection) but do our own thorough inspection. 

And given how the algorithms tend to work, someone complaining will get a lot more air time to a wider audience.

These areas tend to have more affordable properties compared to central Phoenix and still offer strong rental demand and appreciation potential.

Credit Unions are pretty great, as in my experience, commercial loan renewals tend to be automatic.

We can also discuss which locations tend to command higher rents to help you achieve the best possible return on investment.Let me know if you’d like to set up a time to chat—I look forward to connecting!