If a large percentage of the population is struggling financially do they have trouble affording rent and avoid it?

@Bryan Milian1- One month of market research on major metro areas2- Two weeks of talking to leading agents in your top 3 markets3- Four weeks of learning the markets4- Offer, offer, offer- stick to fundamentals...long-term buy-and hold small MF (your available cash will be the number one factor in determining what you can afford and what locations you will end up buying in...you'll be comparing apples to apples in your top 3 markets...as long as you have a top agent, you'll be golden)Best of luck 

Folk are moving out that way for its affordability.

If we buy a house that’s already been used as STR are we able to  immediately rent it (post cleaning and furniture set up ) without this permit process .

I'll be doing the vast majority of the work (at a professional level) myself so I can afford to throw some more $$$ towards materials to really make the building stand out.

If you’ve got the funds in the HELOC and can afford the payments that should be fine.  

Very affordable and small/family-owned.

However, my neighbor told me she let other strangers move in and even move in some furniture.

The reasons varied, but included not being able to afford closing costs or credit score that weren’t high enough to qualify.

Binder method with current tenant. 3. 30 Day notice to end lease and find tenant that can afford market rates.