You have to account for rent/value ratio, property tax, Insurance, vacancy, capital expenditures (yes, some ares need roofs/foundations/siding replaced more frequently), landlord laws, etc.Typically, the "South" (outside popular high taxes cities), and the "Midwest" are generally considered good for cash flow.

Flight crews need a lot of flexibility as their schedules change frequently so there is usually is not a lease associated with crashpads.

No real way to quantify the potential distress but purchases made during 2021-2022 frequently used debt funds in Jacksonville and majority of those will/are experiencing issues.

What we found is that we stopped using the cabin frequently and started advertising on Airbnb and found a ton of interest of tourist from Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.   

I don't own any there myself but frequent the park often during the nice months.

Indeed, for most of the last century, the contract for deed was frequently used as an alternative to a mortgage or deed trust.

Hi All - Frequent forum lurker, first time poster.

We have always bought off the MLS because we are not well-connected people and don't buy frequently enough that anyone wants us on their investor lists (right?). 

My wife and I use this strategy for MLS listing frequently and we've had decent success.We offer cash, no fees on our end, no appraisal and inspection for termination only (ie we're buying it as-is, but we still inspect). 

Also, traveling nurse contracts are often short, resulting in more frequent turns if you cater to them.