As long as there is a good thesis as to why the demand will remain high for shorter stay rentals  and most importantly (1) the use is allowed, (2) the use requirements are protected by in place permitting and licensing and (3) the permissions are transferable through a sale you will be on the right side of the supply/ demand equation.

The cheap homes look good on paper, but cost a lot more as they often attract less desirable/more problematic tenants.

In many cases, finding the best financing will require investors to get a little creative.

I didn't buy it to rent it out and at the time of lease signing, the "known" person was a ready to move in tenant who was ok with taking the place without requiring new paint or this and that as many renters want when they look for a home to move into.

I know of a few operators who are offering 4.75%-5.5% interest rates for 30-year fixed mortgages, a 20% down payment required with cash flow, good appreciation with good PM in place.

This is because most DSCR lenders typically require a minimum of 12 months' real estate ownership experience before considering you for 30-year debt options.

If you have inventory in your area that require renovations, distressed homes, outdated and you can pick it up for a good deal.

Contractor buying material more than required and using extra material in other projects?

I like walkable areas, so anything that requires full car use is Class B to C, to me, but others don't mind driving 20+ minutes for everything, so they think of those areas as A.

Court confirmed sales prevent you from assigning contracts, while Full Authority sales (which only require noticing) get so much attention from competition that margins are compressed to the point of not worth the trouble for all but a few.If you actually have your own funds (!)