Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

I also feel like it is pretty beginner friendly in the sense that no cashflow or even slightly negative cashflow still provides opportunity through equity gain.

Need to look at the other aspects to show the way. 

Consider the emotional aspect too. 

Main exterior first. 1 photo.Next photo highlighting best aspect of main level.

2) "asking me not to post anything negative (which I’m clearly not doing)" - How is this entire post NOT making them look bad? 

A channel manager like Hospitable syncs bookings across all platforms, avoiding embarrassing overlaps and keeping all communications centralized.Automated Cleaning Schedules: After each guest checks out, cleaning schedules can be synced automatically with the cleaning crew—eliminating missed cleanings or the need for last-minute arrangements.Automating these aspects of STR management isn’t just about making life easier—it’s about maximizing profits, improving guest satisfaction, and bringing back valuable personal time.Have you tried automating your STR?

When looking at my tax return from my CPA, the losses and gains show up on Form 4797 (Part I for the losses and the gain in Part III).I noticed that the loss from Part I was shown on schedule 1 line 4. and helped zero my taxable income in Form 1040 line 15 (I had a negative total income on line 9 and 11).

Depending on what aspects you would like them to handle vs you then you may be able to negotiate that 20% down lower.Alternatively, look into medium term rentals.

That's because it is a lot of work scanning and attaching each tenant's lease.Best, it will include a statement the tenant will release the old landlord from security deposit refund liability when the sale goes through, and look only to the new owner for any refund.Ideally, sellers should be required to counter-sign each letter, confirming the accuracy of the contents.Exact wording of the letters, timing of when presented to tenants, and consequences to the sale itself if some letters are missing or contain negative reports, are all deal-specific.Where does the "estoppel" come in?