Keep doing what you're doing with networking, and just keep showing up — in person or online.

I'd look at crime rates and I'd also look at multifamily supply projections to see how many units are expected to come online in the next few years. 

We use DealCheck to underwire and QuickBooks Online for everything related to accounting and numbers.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

My average fill up is 50 kilowatts so that  $2.00  Two bucks for 200 miles of range with no restriction on speed or fast starts at the line :)  Not every state is the same at our place in Vegas you pay one rate no matter what time of day and that is I think about 12 Cents a kilowat so about 7 bucks to fill up for 200 miles of range. lets say 20 MPG at 3 bucks  thats 30bucks for gas for same range.

To recap: Be extremely cautious with flat fee MLS sites that only refer business to other agents.Bonus PointsYou should also consider the ease of use of the flat fee MLS listing provider, for example, can you complete everything online?

Based on those goals, research online (or get ideas here on the forum about those markets).

Even small, consistent amounts add up over time.Learn & NetworkKeep reading REI books, but also join real estate meetups or online groups like here on BiggerPockets.

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I am not in an HOA so there is no rental restrictions.