That's a broad generalization to bundle all MF renters as "lower income." 

If you really want to have a healthy conversation about safety in STRs then why not do it without attacking every STR operator in a broad stroke? 

Your viewpoint is so over-broad as to be incorrect.You can own class C SFR’s in good markets, get decent cash flow and appreciation and choose low maintenance tenants that rarely bother you making land lording easy.Or you can get into some class D property in the Midwest , make great cash flow, have zero to negative appreciation and have to hire security guards to collect rent on the 1st and 15th.

@Kevin Sobilo my question was so broad because I’m currently trying to research markets for my first property.

While this may be an extremely broad question....

So asset management is a strategic role enabling a solid return on the lifecycle of the individual investment, and portfolio management is concerned more broadly with asset allocation and risk management.

William, crowdfunding is essentially just syndicating that is allowed to be done on the Internet.Neither has a "better" return, as you can find deals that are all over the spectrum for risk and projected return in both areas.

I am probably on the more risky side of the spectrum when it comes to investing but I made sure I didn't put all of my money in the deal and had some reserves.  

Our current R.E. market in the U.S. as a broad brush generality (I know there's many exceptions to this) is a declining market, meaning falling values still.

Well clearly there is a spectrum.