My consideration is whether or not I need to be present in the city while I am searching or if it is enough to fly in when something looks like a deal to be considered.I am still curious, though, about what you would look for as I mentioned in the previous post.

Birmingham can be good for investors, many of the cheaper properties are in pretty bad areas and the crime has gotten worse in the last several years, so I would take that into consideration.

Do you provide a list of property with some kind of ranking for the buyers/clients use or do you recommend individual properties for buyer consideration?  

Places like Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Affton, etc. would be where I would start (if looking at long term rentals).

So I definitely think understanding the big picture and how your situation aligns with your personal goals should be taken into consideration.

If you get into needing electrical work or plumbing costs rise considerably.

It’s in good shape and I could get it to cash flow by about 50 bucks per month - taking into consideration only mortgage, insurance, and property tax.

Give lots of consideration to the equipment.

The property will need considerable work.

Market fluctuations, maintenance costs, and the complexities of managing tenants are aspects that require careful consideration and planning.