Also, if you are interested in a more detailed economic and demographic breakdown for Decatur you can check out the following website, http://www.decaturedc.com/.The reports under the "Community Profile" tab paint a pretty good picture if you are in to looking at that type of research when selecting a market.

Many people find this approach appealing because it offers higher rental income compared to traditional long-term rentals while providing more stability and less turnover compared to short-term rentals.By completely furnishing your home and offering 3-6 month rentals, you can attract a specific demographic, such as professionals in the medical field, who may appreciate the convenience and comfort of a fully equipped home during their temporary stay.

Sorry the rental rate is firm..What quality of property is this and in what quality area (demographics, income, level etc)?  

I mean there are out of state investors in every state but not to the extent it is in the mid west.So then you have to look at the demographics of the areas and the customary practices of their citizens.. and in these markets to rent a SFR is the norm not  semi rare like on the west coast.. in Memphis for instance over 50% of the citizens there rent..

Very different demographics in all four and they together represent the Bay area as a whole quite good with the issues highlighted above.I will write in more details when people write about  their opinion on the points I raised.I hold no solid stance one way or the other, just want people who are actually investing there give their side of the analysis, so I see if I am thinking correct.

The retirement income demographics dictate same !!!

Social media is not something we use so it is interesting and worth exploring how that works for  our demographic. 

If they want the good deal they will perform.. but then again A class rentals GENERALLY perform pretty well based on the  tenant demographic and financial ability... we get first last and a deposit that is equal to the rent.. so a 1600 dollar rental I might put out at 1450.00 with 2850. plus 1450 deposit. so 4k to move in...

That something you should look in the demographical location, where the property is located, when I was a investment analyst for a hedge fund buying up multifamily, it was all about the demographic on the neighborhood. send me a PM and I would share more with you.

These judgments are strictly based on your local demographics.