I managed to get in contact with the landlord of their most recent eviction, and they did the EXACT same thing to them only a couple of months prior--scammed their way into getting the keys, then never paid a dime, and continued to occupy the property all the way up to the set out date.

Everything.If you’re in a job you don’t love, or a lane that feels capped, or a system that’s slowly draining you—it’s worth asking whether you’re playing by outdated rules.

Look for something that is outdated cosmetically but still livable.

Cash for keys can be effective if structured correctly with a written agreement, move-out date, keys exchanged for funds and property left clean.

Is it outdated, cosmetic or need a total gut.

You can find properties where the kitchen for example is outdated but still functional.

The thing is that usually in high class neighborhoods is it harder to cash flow but it's safer for flipping because people valued more renovated houses than outdated and also the prices are enough High to stay with profit and on the other hand the class C neighborhoods if it's go wrong you can keep it as a rental and sometimes even cash out refinance because even the market shift appraisal still looks on the old comps

If you're significantly below market rents and the tenant appears to balk at any amount of rent increase that would signal you should work to identify a move out date for them.

After walking it, there were clear signs of settlement and structural issues, outdated plumbing and electrical, plaster walls, etc.

In my opinion, a safe home without any special amenities out of the norm that is not outdated or in need of repairs with a A+ cleaning will outperform a shoddy home with a subpar cleaning with super unique amenities.