I have had no issues finding renters for our units and have have minimal turnover.

Obey TorahBest, Larry Cheshier That’s interesting Larry but the issue becomes interest rates to borrow the money wouldn’t make this a valid choice.

I was hoping it was just a context issue.

No issues with MTRs in duplexes, triplexes, and quads.

Lastly, I'm having a bit of an issue with PriceLabs base rate pricing accordingly for far out stays vs. closer stays (e.g.

Since you can’t do a formal inspection, a detailed contractor walk-through and phased renovation estimate are key.Have you considered checking city records for past permits to uncover any unaddressed issues?

Assume a couple of months of vacancy, consider potential unexpected repairs (like HVAC or plumbing issues), and test the numbers with rents dropping by 10-15%.

Get there in person and find the house in a sink hole or wrapped in meth lab tape or some other huge issue not seen online.#5 There used to be a lady named Sandra Edmonds I believe and she went by the name of TAx Lien Lady. 

Verify its condition and ensure the seller discloses any known issues.

The Fannie and Freddie programs handle this issue slightly differently.