So signing a long agreement like that doesn't make sense.My clients are generally buying 3 to 10 million properties is the sweet spot.

The banks usually take their sweet time and the listing agent is subject to their whims just as you are.

I know this because I have a few sweet old lady tenants who NEVER call me, but God forbid I stop by the building..."

One of my tenants has a sweet Dodge Challenger that just died.  

first time flip single mom need advice on whaT to expect from contractors and what I should do with this exterior.  1200 sweet feet in amarillo TX.

Here's what you need to check in both...Job creation with projections and median salariespopulation growth projectionsRE trends...avg DOM, median price, # units sold (sweet spot units 3/2/2), etcquality of schools (greatschoold.org)Major employers in both areas (each area probably has an Economic Development Corp that will have a wealth of canned information)anything else you can think of that helps you compare apples to appleIn addition to the above, I would research the sub-markets within each area.

Once you narrow down your preferred markets for purchase, hire a knowledgeable realtor who understands the STR regulations and the "sweet spot" of each market. 

@Phat Dao A good use of that extra space we’re you were thinking of adding that gauge could be adding a ADU(guest house or mother-in-law sweet) that will add $500-$1,000/m (depending on the local market) that is my go to to add value to a home if there is extra area to build.

I will be closing on my first investment property in the Western Catskills soon, a sweet 1970's cabin in need of some TLC on 6 acres.

To me is seems like 3bed/2bath is a nice sweet spot for some areas of Pittsburgh where people are looking for an extra bedroom/office for work-from-home.