I believe it is gathering STR data which is only partially relevant.

Go to a local realtor next time the appeal process is open and ask them to do a CMA on your place and use that data for your evidence when appealing with the county.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

I think a bigger reset is coming in the coming 3-6 months, so i would be extra picky in my deal analysis.

Keeping this as a rental would not cover the mortgage (we'd have to pay ~1500 a month including utilities) and we can afford the extra payment, but is it worth it when looking at appreciation?

And if you want to be in real estate, while I normally don't tell people they should get their license to be an investor, if you are a good marketer and networker, getting a license can be a good way to pocket some extra money on weekends and evenings, while learning a thing or two about real estate.  

I don't know that Crexi has any information on the owners, just data on multi and apartments.Based on a Zoom call I was on last week it sounds like Crexi is stepping its game up trying to compete in the CRE world.

Umbrella insurance policies can add an extra layer of protection across your portfolio.

Hello @Amanda Skipper,While there's no better way to truly get a feel for a market than by being on the ground and exploring the neighborhoods firsthand, I want to assure you that investing remotely is absolutely doable—and many successful investors do just that.In fact, I know several investors who have built substantial portfolios in Memphis, and they’ve never physically visited the city, and they've done so successfully by leveraging local expertise, market data, and a solid support network.

Besides needing to be extra careful about the above, this process works well for me and I usually find a great tenant during the first open house.