I can make them grow faster by thinning even though they have lost some of their growth.  

I consider inventory rates, price trends, unemployment data, population growth, job growth all to be relevant to where a market is at and where a market is heading.

Certain amenities can drive bookings (e.g. having a hot tub) but don't necessarily improve guest satisfaction.  

@Wade Wisner Jacksonville has seen some significant changes over the years, with pockets of revitalization and a strong influx of new buyers driving growth.

Do you believe in it’s mid to long term growth potential?

But again, dedicated crews drive reno costs down.If you can connect with a flipper in your area (quick out your local REIG) and ask to come along when they scope out a job, you will get more from one or two trips than from a dozen books. 

Drive around and called the realtor How did you finance this deal?

Drive around and called the realtor How did you finance this deal?

And equity growth has been great since then.

As i was driving through the neighborhood scoping the area out i noticed a new shiny fire department.