Does anyone have or know of a location to find a spreadsheet with the metrics I should use in evaluations U.S. locations to invest in?  

I would like to know what criteria you consider when evaluating land and which locations you prefer to invest in.

Trailing 1-2 yr numbers on STR made people evaluate investment properties on these metrics.

People need to do their own evaluation of what asset class(s) is going to grow their retirement account as quickly as possible.

If anyone is in NJ or a similar real estate market, I'd love to hear what criteria you are using to evaluate your deals.

Your desired unit count might narrow your search enough to evaluate everything coming your way.

For example, they send mediocre contractors, who sometimes don't even show up, and if they do, they don't seem to competently evaluate the problem.Any advice would be appreciated. 

Evaluate each deal/property on its own. 

This means YOU need to learn how to evaluate a rental application!

It also is worth approximately $140k more than my property is currently worth.My question: when evaluating renovations, is the math as simple as (Additional rent expected per month due to renovation * 12 months/yr)/total cost of renovation = ROI.