Capture the property, the surrounding area, and any notable features.

That said, I'd recommend focusing on locations with high sales volume as you will have more options to choose from in these locations.So far this year, 240 multifamily properties (2-4 units) have sold in the Bronx - Source OneKeyMLSThe neighborhoods with the most sold properties are:- Wakefield and surrounding North Bronx neighborhoods (31 sold in '24)- Throggs Neck and surrounding Southeast Bronx neighborhoods (31 sold in '24)- Pelham Gardens (30 sold in '24)- Pelham Bay (28 sold in '24)These areas account for 50% of the recent Bronx multifamily sales... focus here to have more options!

Does anyone have experience building spec houses in/around Rochester? Either from infill lots, raw land, or tearing down an older house? I'm looking to pursue this opportunity and want to connect with others in the sp...

I see rooms available on Airbnb in my and surrounding neighborhoods.

Most states, and some towns/cities, have specific laws surrounding this rental method.  

Some things to consider are job growth, population growth, and surrounding school systems.

.: •Curbio develops a strong reputation for quality and efficiency•Homeowners are attracted to Curbio’s ability to get things done efficiently, reliably and cost-effectively (no nightmare renos that go on forever)•Curbio continues to enlist realtors as strategic sales partners, by devising a referral commission program for them, to mitigate channel conflict•Curbio maintains sufficient decision-making control (e.g. project types; material & appliance options)•Homeowners are given sufficient preference choices within strict guidelines (e.g. color palettes; good-better-best options materials)But I suspect one of these two growth scenarios for Curbio might happen beforehand:•Expand current offerings to owners of rental properties•License technical infrastructure and processes to qualified contractors

There is tons of ethics Conflicts in this business surrounding repairs.

There are some great people that I've met over the past 15+ years of note buying and 33+ years of lending, but please be sure...whether you do it yourself or hire a manager/fund to handle your investment...make darn sure the managers or servicers you surround yourself with actually know what the heck they're talking about. 

.:  If I were in Detroit starting out I would be buying $10,000 homes, fixing them to rental conditions, lease up and sell turnkey to investors on the coasts for $75-100k.Melanie, there is a big difference between the city of Detroit proper and some of the surrounding suburbs.