An appraiser will try to choose properties nearby that have sold in the past 6 months. 

Hello @Christine Vasquez,Many investors choose real estate markets based on gut feelings or popular trends. 

It is always nice to live close to your rental properties (although not absolutely necessary), and as a military guy you are able to choose where you retire to.

Most importantly, choose a market that aligns with your goals!

Of course, you need to choose your areas and decor wisely, so I recommend working with someone experienced who knows what the clients there are looking for.

I recently came across domus.pro, where you can upload a property photo, choose a camera movement, and generate a video for around $0.30 per clip, with 4K options too.

There are short-term rental management companies that can help with that.One that I work with in Michigan covers the entire state and can advise on local short-term rental regulations or regulations that may be on the way, they can give you an analysis of the demand for short-term rentals in that area, nightly rates in that area, monthly occupancy percentage, and projected monthly income.They also let you choose the level of service you would like from them from full service to minimal.To your success!

A PMC is like insurance - how long would you choose for your family to live without medical insurance?

I manage a co-investing club where we all get together virtually and vet deals together, choose them and then invest.

First, you or your employee don't have the freedom to choose between 1099 and W2.