It depends on the market segment. It's not that difficult to pick markets where the 1% rule (rent should be ~1% of the value of the home) applies and maintenanc

It depends on the market segment. It's not that difficult to pick markets where the 1% rule (rent should be ~1% of the value of the home) applies and maintenance and vacancy are minimized. That's going to be primarily middle class and upper-middle-class markets in areas that don't have absurd "values" for homes.