I'm not super familiar with the real estate market in Couer d'alene like I am with East Idaho or even southern Idaho or the Treasure valley.

Prior to viewing with clients, I am usually have an idea of the general area, vacany rates, market rents, and property types that suitable for LTR.

Since seller-paid fees usually cover their services, you get local expertise without additional expenses.Final ThoughtsLive where you like, but invest where you can achieve financial freedom.Out-of-state investing has proved to present excellent opportunities.

I've heard great things about the Columbus market.

Brian,Because VT is a traditional rental market (ski houses), depending on the minimum duration you will be allowing for rentals (ie. monthly, Weekly, etc.) there are some regular carriers in the New England Market that will write it. 

Remember syndicators are marketers first and operators (sometimes) a distant second. 

Find someone who's doing what it is you want to do in the market you want to do it in and bring them value to learn.

Vacancies can hit hard in the summer if you don’t lock in year-round tenants, and SUNY towns can be seasonal compared to broader rental markets.

For now, I'm mostly focused on identifying the right markets.

The conversation covers issues like the impact on property values, tenant rights, and the broader effects on the real estate market.