I would have expected New Market and Owens Cross Roads to be ranked higher.

I get more of my ranking boost on my higher nightly rate.It definitely helps to share actual numbers!

Rank by number of housing units that meet those criteria.

See who is ranked highest on the google map listing.  

The way I'd establish a ranking would be to look on the muni website, compare price per sq/ft, compare condition of buildings, look at neighborhood density, compare days on market, etc.

Collectively I've amassed well over 100k followers on these 4 platforms and I think they provide the best engagement with my audience.If I had to rank them from most engaged to least engaged it would be tough as all 4 have been great for me but I guess it'd be as follows1.

We are ranked in the top 15 for most affordable places to live and recently we have grown to be the biggest city in Alabama by population.

Don't know anyone in that area, but many OOS investors set themselves up for failure because they don't truly take the time to understand:1) The Class of the NEIGHBORHOOD they are buying in - which is relative to the overall area.2) The Class of the PROPERTY they are buying - which is relative to the overall area.3) The Class of the TENANT POOL the Neighborhood & Property will attract - which is relative to the overall area.4) The Class of the CONTRACTORS that will work on their Property, given the Neighborhood location - which is relative to the overall area.5) The Class of the PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (PMC) that will manage their Property, given the Neighborhood location and the Tenants it will attract - which is relative to the overall area.6) That OOS property Class rankings are usually vastly different than the local market they live in.7) That a Class X NEIGHBORHOOD will have mostly Class X PROPERTIES, which will only attract Class X TENANTS, CONTRACTORS AND PMCs and deliver Class X RESULTS.8) Class A is relatively easy to manage, can even be DIY remote managed from another state.9) Class B usually also okay, but needs more attention from owner and/or PMC10) Class C can be relatively successful with a great PMC (do NOT hire the cheapest!)

I have been reading books, watching podcasts, and attending webinars on bigger pockets for years, I believe I'm finally ready to join the ranks of investors/property owners.

I have been reading books, watching podcasts, and attending webinars on bigger pockets for years, I believe I'm finally ready to join the ranks of investors/property owners.