Maybe it's property location.

But the diversification may be through a number locations of the same type property, as expertise in one area trumps diversifying into areas where you lack a competitive advantage.  

Also make sure you are comfortable with some holding costs if the units don't get rented right away (if vacant).Also look into if there is rent control in the area that the property is located.

Then I logged on to the software that came with my course and searched each city to see how many cash transactions and vacant homes were in each location.

Improve the location and appreciation potential. 

View your profile then click the "Settings" button (with the 3 dots) located at the very top right side of your screen.

I am a realtor in the Albany area, our office located right on Western Ave.

Where is the property located?

More and more insurers are refusing to cover disaster-prone locations.

I understand that starting condition and location will play a factor here, but just wondering what your experience has been.