Markets drive rates, rates dont drive the market.

Also any key drivers for the rental market here?

Can I ask for past w_2s and paystubs including a copy of driver's license?

This will also impact bus routing, and it's not unheard of for a driver to radio in that children were dropped off at bus stop, not coming from house and we've dealt with superintendents following cars home from bus stops to verify actual home addresses in highly sought after school districts.

I am currently a regional truck driver.

We have had the same Town Car driver that takes us to the airport and back for about 20 years now

another big "it depends" item is washer and dryer connections, not having that will make the property a very sub-par-dated property for example. at the end of the day, the biggest driver is:its rental income and cost of management and if tenants are good payerscost of maintenanceand in Texas (lots of places in Texas experience this), an appraisal district can torpedo local sales prices by harassing us very high values, making more owners want to sell and get the hell away from them.. many taxing authorities net more off an apartment property than some of the apartment owners around here... just saying that is a real factor you have to consider always but often over lookedand insurance, we got hurricanes really screwing us over on insurance, that will drive down values too

You are in the driver's seat. 

Every trade is short handed , from the supply houses , truck drivers , laborers , etc .  

Pros: Low cost of entryHigh demand for rentalsRelatively High Cap RatesStrong economic drivers, and set to benefit from more remote workers No hurricanes/ Good football team.