The AI is definitely faster than our human eyes can catch things.

I have been hired by multiple out of state investors to be a second set of eyes on investment in my area

Anyways...I used to work and live in Iraq and had to figure out a work arounds for long-distance self-management (no middlemen property management ever).

Finding a lender that doesn't care you can't put eyes on the property will require more interest since there is more risk

., but if you work with different companies, you have different sets of eyes on a property telling you that it is a good area and a good investment. 

That’s ignoring the increase in taxes and insurance over the last 10 years. 

Maybe your realtor or another local contact can be your eyes and ears locally. 

Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

Hi all,I invest in, and manage, single family long term rentals.  

But in reality, we’re seeing folks who bought in the last 5–7 years—who have plenty of equity—fall behind due to reasons like increased property taxes, insurance hikes, or short-term income disruptions.What’s most alarming is that many of them don’t reach out for help.