These areas have much more active management of properties with more collection issues, more turnover costs, more vacancy, etc. 

ADU rents for $1,600/mo with an all-in cost of $25,000 to complete renovations.

Common mistakes can cost thousands.

These evictions have not only resulted in lost rent but have also led to significant renovation costs to restore the properties.For context, I have had a property manager since 2018, and everything was fine until two years ago when the evictions started.

We do not have much at all saved up for a down payment and are looking at areas in the south because of the low cost/medium rent.

The filings cost more and the process is a little slower than 35 days, but much faster than 6 months and far more consistent.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Its simply a cost of doing business and paying the fee's associated with the risk.  

Plus, like any manager, you might get questioned about the cost of any repair too!

Currency exchange rates can also affect costs.