I understand its worse than a B area.  

Let them know that if they get a property that meets a/b/c you will buy it without them even needing to list it.

I wanted to get everyone's opinion regarding Realtors and A-B B-C short sale flips.

People don’t usually believe the direct verbal nearly as much as the passively written.Place a flyer in a cheap stand on the kitchen countert explaining that you are aware of the current economic times and you are willing to accept A, B, C as long as D, E are covered.And if other landlords in your area are not using the same approach it makes you look great.

The nicer homes A - B type assets most local folks can sell them retail.

@Patrick AllenHi PatrickTo know your market is to understand job growth household growth, unemployment, where is the path of progress, what defines a A B C and D property in your market, what expenses are to run a property in your market.  

This Bill (AB 693) allowing the state to offer incentives for solar panel installation on low income apartment buildings is interesting:   https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextC... 

Class A, B, or C? 

Even with a PM, it’s still going to be more hands on than I can handle, especially dealing with a B-/C class neighborhood like AC.

My final note on this is I am in a B+ to A neighborhood, with a hospital and college close by.