It costs you vacancy, fresh paint, new flooring, potentially other updates. 

So, for a $300,000 investment property, you might be looking at potential tax savings ranging from $45,000 to $90,000 in the first year.

It has a lot of long-term potential.

Just like my STR strategy only works in towns with a large industry and lots of bank foreclosures and your W2 job lets you meet potential renters on a daily basis. 

Wages increase so significantly that it allows homes to not drop, stay as is or increase (fat chance).Clearly someone is going to win in this (potentially current homeowners and upper middle class), with losers being Millenials, Gen Z and others who do not own OR they are the winners and losers are anyone who bought the past 3 years.Either way, someone will win and someone is gonna lose.For me, I play offense and defense - I am consistently looking for deals but also if #1 happens, am I protected.

It's your job as a landlord to pre-screen potential leads (gross income, credit score, evictions or not, etc) and then only schedule showings for those people that meet your screening standards.

Attracting Tenants: Tips on marketing the property to potential tenants who value sustainability and might be willing to pay a premium for such living conditions.Maximizing Cash Flow: Advice on structuring the investment to ensure a steady, positive cash flow and a strong return on investment, considering the property's sustainable features.Sustainable rental properties can pave the way for a new standard in real estate investing, balancing environmental stewardship with financial prosperity.

I have several hundred thousand to invest, but I am simply not finding any worthwhile deals after looking at hundreds of potential deals in various cities. 

All potential lots with direct road access sell as individual lots without any development.  

I also regularly underwrite properties for investment potential (aka cashflow!)