A SFH in a neighborhood with HOA or owner occupant neighborhoods your rental property can stand out in a negative way because tenants don't waste their money watering the yard. 5.  

Start by exploring books, YouTube channels, market research, and analyzing trends in neighborhoods.

We are looking to buy a condo in Chicago as the new rental, for a variety of reasons, but most importantly because it would rent better in the city, and it fits our desired price point (so we can allow for the rest of $$ from the sale for paying off their Oregon home and pay all, or some of the taxes on the boot). 

Before investing here I suggest you read The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods to get yourself an understanding on the market.

I have a rental in Ft Lauderdale Wilton Manors neighborhood that is being managed by Icon Realty.  

If you're looking for positive cash flow, you should be looking into the B-/C type neighborhoods because this is where you'll find a lot more buy and hold, BRRRR, and positive cash flow opportunities.I appreciate your comments. 

(If not, then you should, IMHO)We're all in sales ultimately, and keeping potential business associates on a marketing list is our lifeline.Also, if you were "politely told" that it's not a great fit - how is this a problem? 

Neighborhood BThank you

Syndications seem to me to be low control, low liquidity...Obviously others have different goals and priorities and so syndications will be a better fit for them.   

He did mention that if the lot is facing a major road, they board would consider rezoning to MF, but since my lot is about 7 spaces into the neighborhood, it probably wouldn't be approved.