I think it depends on your learning style.

I guess location is a key in this instance because I don't have an appraisal to sway my opinion on style, condition or any internal or external obsolescenceEither way, I could be wrong and the OP may have strong comps to support that value. 

Garden style apartments with off street parking (no covered parking)Building Attributes: Exterior Walls are Brick/Masonry and Pre-Fab Wood Land 2 AcresTotal Units: 24 (1 bedroom- 18 units; rent $850) & (2 bedroom- 6 units; rent $950)Taxes $40,000/yearAmenities NoneFacts:What I like about this property is owner was a builder who built it in 1970, he passed it on his son in 1993 (son must be in late 50’s).

Have any of you found any diffusers or other form of deodorizers to be particularly effective in your STRs that aren’t overpowering or otherwise like a nuclear odor bomb going off like those gyro style twist and open air fresheners?

I have never worked a job for more than 6 months due to the nature of my life style which boils down to working field based biological research jobs spring-fall, and substitute teaching in public schools in the winter.

I updated everything and my theme was a "Modern Spanish" style that went over incredibly well with the potential buyers.

I updated everything and my theme was a "Modern Spanish" style that went over incredibly well with the potential buyers.

I used to live in MA - the winters can definitely get a little rough.Love your style of living in an RV and choosing markets based on where you want to travel.

Narrow down your focus to a similar style of home within your city, and only compare the ratios of properties that fit your criteria that way you are comparing apples to apples. 

If you are looking to invest in standard (long term) rental properties you might want to check out some of the other BP forums that target that investing style as I'm sure there will be many people with experience in Phoenix and Dallas areas that can give you some good advice!