I appreciate your emphasis on considering factors beyond just initial numbers, such as property management availability and long-term appreciation potential.Your point about Detroit's attractive price-to-rent ratios and ongoing revitalization is intriguing.

You just do not want there to be any confusion about the deal points that made the deal attractive for you to buy in the first place.

The minimal need for renovation and favorable market conditions in the Jasper, GA area made this an attractive opportunity to capitalize on.

What makes you attracted to real estate as something that can bring you income in the future? 

Investor Consequences: Lower Cap Rates: With reduced rental income, properties may have lower Cap Rates, making them less attractive from an ROI perspective.

They act as marketing companies, and they use the word turnkey because they know it works to attract buyers.2.  

The idea of an assumable mortgage seems very attractive from a cash flow perspective, but unfeasible from a capital perspective.

My profession truly attracts some morons.  

You've identified some attractive factors in these markets, but your concerns about distance and time management with your dental practice are important to consider.

My reservations about timber: make sure you maintain your parcel well, because a pristine stand will attract more bids.