Maybe I can find more creditable realtors? 

I find responsible tenants generally = responsible pet owners.  

I am just confused as to why some investors buy these kinds of homes?  

I run through 100s of deals and only send out maybe .1% to my client list.

#4 Excessive costs - and now the "fees" are included instead of delineated.If you have a high-end listing, make certain the lookie-loos can find you directly. 

That's why analysts like CoStar always measure daily asking rent/sqft. 

So i was thinking why not pay one off first before buying the next rental.Primary residence: 6% APR, zero down VA Loan, hardly any equity, highest debt and mortgage.STR: 5% APR, zero down VA Loan so still not much equity, cash flowing as an Airbnb, second highest loan and mortgage.LTR: 2.9 % APR as a conventional loan, cash flowing, $120,000 of equity locked up, by far lowest balance loan. 

You do not represent the same wants and needs as their voters.

Not only do you get the benefit of saving on your out of pocket living expenses, but you also secure an investment that will grow over time.

@Rafael Lupian I would definitely recommend connecting with local realtor and active investor @Jeremy Holden if you have not already!