From the leases and addenda, move-in condition forms & walk-throughs to letters authorizing cable/satellite/internet installs, and new PO Boxes new tenants are time consuming.  

Proximity to shopping is overrated - people don't care, anything further than walking distance doesn't count.

How many .8 children do you see walking (flopping?)

. (~4-6 bedrooms here).B-level: Similar criteria to A-level but without the custom built homes, 2-income families can afford to live here and raise a family, backyards for the kids, 1500-2000 sq ft houses (~3 bed/2-bath homes).C-level: Majority of houses under 100K, visual repairs needed in this neighborhood, 1200 sq ft average, houses close together, some properties worn down, grass not cut, porch awnings sagging, concrete stairs crumbling a bit.D-level: Struggling neighborhoods, garbage on the streets, bars on the windows, higher crime, crowded areas, downtown city area, wouldn't want to walk around here at night.F-level: War-zone, "get me outta here" property, makes you nervous to enter the neighborhood even in daylight.That's my basic approach when I think about properties and what areas make the most sense to invest in.

PS- Having a very good lease is another key to being successful because preventing them from just walking out is another important key to keeping vacancy down. https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/10/1...Good luck!

I'm not afraid of the buyers walking due to location of the home-coop NY Harlem 4 bed 2 bath around $550, people want this place and I have room to increase the price......

If your cash/cash is a good return, THEN take the time to examine the location, the property itself and get a walk thru.

Had it been a serious clog, we would have charged him, since he obviously knew it was there before he moved out and we could have addressed it before it became a problem.Replaced bad stove top burner pans $27* If they were in poor condition when you moved in, that should have been part of the initial walk-through report.

Absolutley Dave , just walked in door after wading thru the snow on my snoshoes and dreams of palm trees and warm ocean breezes somehow came wafting thru the house.

I have walked house and am friends with listing agent.