Our logical process:1) Use Neighborhood rankings to narrow down area of city you want to invest in2) Focus on getting to know that Neighborhood(s), so you know the good & bad streets, block-by-block.3) Be patient to acquire properties on good streets that meet your buying criteria.Our rankings are done with a "bell curve" approach.

Go to courthouse in city where your rental is, or see if docket is available online, and write down the names of the attorneys with the most landlord-tenant cases.

I'll admit, I might've bitten a little more than I could chew, but I got anxious and I just wanted to have my first property in the city that was up north. 

Also massive cuts to government spending that support recovering economies would not be good for that city.

As a realtor who works closely with both short-term and long-term rental investors, I’d love to be a resource for you while you’re in town.Having spent my entire life here, I know the city inside and out (Indianapolis) , from neighborhoods with strong rental demand to up-and-coming areas that offer excellent long-term growth potential. 

I’m waiting to hear back from a city representative to see if it’s possible to divide the lot into multiple lots and put a mobile home on each lot.Once the land is paid off and divided, is it possible to use each lot as collateral for its individual mobile home? 

Many people get bored after a week or two and won't want to stay longer as there are hardly any cities and not much happening and there's so much jungle you can look at in a day (it's a great place for quiet retirees).

However, in some cities, getting work permits is difficult and slow so it can really hurt the investors' timeline through no fault of their own.

Here is some info: SF STR FAQAssuming the info is up-to-date, it must be your permanent residence (you must live at the property for a minimum 275 days a year), you can rent unhosted a max of 90 nights a year, you need a business license, and you need to pay the city $925 for a STR certificate.

Check out the chart showing the fast rent growth and declining rent growth cities, which could help inform your decision on growth markets.