Question about 2.5 stars

[VelmoTraveller]

How do these 2.5 star properties work in the rebid strategy?

Suppose I bid on a 2.5 star property (say, in Santa Monica) and am rejected.

If I then add an area that only has 1 and 2 stars am I guaranteed that my rebid will not win outside of Santa Monica?

Or if I add Bel Air, for instance, which currently shows only 2 and 3 star properties, and where I would also be willing to stay, I understand that my rebid could snag a 2.5 or 3 star property in Santa Monica or a 3 star in Bel Air, but could I get a 2 star in Bel Air?

My feeling is that a 2 star would be a step down from 2.5 (otherwise why have the 2.5 designation in the first place) so 2 star properties should not qualify, but I'd feel better if somebody could confirm that.

Thanks!

[azepine00]

You are correct.