Nothing on vacancy rates though.When I was trying to determine demand for Cincinnati, I selected about 20 listings near the location I was focused on, and tracked them for several months.

We have perfect feedback and Premier Host, and allow Instant book, but do not have a liberal cancellation policy and have some rules in place (4 day minimums, for example) and are not fighting the cheapo battle, and we tend to get somewhat buried in the search rankings.One of the things that really burns my *** about VRBO is that they allow the property owner to self select the type of property that it is rather than forcing it into where it belongs.

Credit unions lack product selection and lender experience.

They had to dig a 12ft deep by 6 ft wide hole to replace.

. #2 Research the various markets you're looking into (population / job / economic growth currently going on in those markets) and then make your selection. #3 Start working with an investor focused lender / realtor / property manager and get good at analyzing numbers. #4 Once you're comfortable with everything and you find a deal you like, pull the trigger.

I've spoken to some and none have said this is a safe loan to make.Best of luck, I fund sherrif sales but only in select states  NOT PA too complicated there and too much risk.

I’m still figuring out where opportunities are / will be and consume a wide variety of materials.

Working with a Broker who represents a wide variety of lenders will allow your Broker to find a lending partner that fits your situation.

I would also love to hear more about why you selected Fairfield County! 

@Jay Hinrichs Developments are definitely BIG money makers, but thats also reflected with the risk associated.That's why these projects take so much time and capital, but if you make the right judgements for project selection, and do all your due diligence, it'll turn out well.