From offering flexible lease options and demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, to using technology and keeping your properties well-maintained, these strategies will help you attract and retain top-notch tenants and boost your rental income.

After I started to understand the financial mindset of investing as well as the nuts and bolts of making money work for us, it became clear that if I was willing to invest the significant time to educate myself to become an effective investor and surround myself with like minded people, a couple of years of smart investment decisions can result in a better financial return than 20 years of up and down markets and fee heavy investing in a 401k. 

People may also look to sell off larger houses for a gain and downsize/trade into multiple homes.10% Class A apartments with a value add component that is focused more so on smart home technology and amenities than complete unit renovations.

Real estate is different from technology start ups where investors look for pedigree, energy, and pure raw talent.

Obviously that was my favorite approach because I am invested for the cash flow, but that had more to do with the profile of those deals than anything, so I understand why it wasn't possible (or smart!)

Some great advice on here and I'm a fan of leveraging teams and technology.  

And, you're smart to be doing this research upfront.  

@Jon Hilfiger I don't know how much experience you have but if the area is so/so maybe it's smart to get more eyes on this deal. 

I use Smart Property Systems to manage my properties and tenant screening is built in. 

@Asa Ifill you are smart to get loss of rent.