Cash has no limitations or second parties that can capsize the deal.

That limits LTR possibilities IMHO to some degree.

In some very attractive markets like coastal cities I can see it being worth it not to rent the unit or rent it only under very limited circumstances in the low season because the high season is just too lucrative to allow anything to affect those bookings.

In my case I sold off appreciated properties in a location I deemed as having limited future upside, and used the proceeds to eliminate all debt on the better located prime properties I wanted to keep long term.

Note that water penetration is not limited to flooding from rising water levels on the ground in a weather event.

I come across people with limited credit history and/or no score.

However, definitely worth a look.Zillow might work aswell, but definitely has it's limitation.

They could have owned the home for many years and if homesteaded, are limited to up to a 3% increase each year.

I have equity on it and yearly i get around $10000 as rental income but the property is 1989 build and i am assuming that since its very old property the equity gain would be limited.

However, be prepared for limited inventory, higher competition, and possible compromises.