90% of NYC and surrounding area does this.

Drive around the property and its surrounding area to get a comprehensive understanding of the location.

I live in Atlanta and I co-host/manage Airbnbs for homeowners and investors in Atlanta and surrounding areas in Georgia and South Carolina.

Local = no more than 30-minute drive from your home base.Yes, I mean going out and looking at the neighborhood, the property, the surrounding amenities, etc. 

What has been some of your favorite conferences surrounding  any of these topics; real estate, professional development or finances?

Feel free to reach out with any help needed on having renos done affordably if you ever decide to invest in the Dayton OH and surrounding areas or any DSCR loans etc.

Kootenai CountyAverage Purchase Price: $510,000Average Rental Price (3-bed home): $2,000/monthKey Highlights:Includes Coeur d'Alene, a popular tourist and retirement destination.Beautiful natural surroundings with strong appeal for outdoor enthusiasts.Growing economy with a focus on tourism and healthcare.4.

For me, it's population growth, business attraction, infrastructure growth--not 4 phone calls in 2 days versus 1 a month.

This makes everything different especially for work and/or infrastructure considerations. 

@Zach Schwarzmiller I'm thinking of the area immediately surrounding Snoqualmie Pass ski area, or Alpentaal.