If the answer is "close enough," they move forward without much hesitation.While it's true that higher-quality tenants are easier to attract with nicer homes in better areas, I’ve managed C-class properties and had fantastic tenants.

Alternative rent models (STR, MTR, rent by room, etc.) do not necessarily do better and are more work.  

An alternative could be putting all your properties under one LLC to start, then reassessing as your portfolio grows.

For investors focused on socially responsible projects, this balance can attract support from communities and municipalities.5.

I'd try to get a 6-month lease at a below-market rate to attract a tenant.

Nostalgia for retail centers and the need for hybrid work environments are sparking opportunities in undervalued assets and multi-use developments.Seller Strategies: Sellers should think creatively to attract buyers.

Alternatively, can you use either unit as an STR to increase cash flow even further?

I am only curious and trying to educate myself on sub to as it seems rather attractive to me as a non-US buyer who has access to emergency lines of credit, albeit, maybe limited to 200k. 

You could be in an expensive market, like LA, but you inherited a property or you got a killer wholesale deal or subject to and the numbers could be very attractive compared to buying off the MLS for full market price in the same market.

I think the winter market concerns are really primarily only really worrying if you are looking at a larger SFR attracting families to due the "school year" issue - but other types of strategies I don't think its as much of a concern