Our target market is group #2 and it has served us very well. 

They might work for smaller mom-and-pop units (2-8 units), but not for anything larger.Most owners of larger, more established multi-family properties don’t fall into the category of distressed landlords that off-market strategies usually target.

Insurance costs are going to be extremely relative to a list of variables that differ with every property, but if you know what to target and what to watch out for, these costs do not at all prevent positive cash flow on the right opportunities

Theres so many agents out there you need to find one who is focused heavily on your target niche. 

It is helpful to know that many HOA’s don’t allow STRs…I am also trying to source information about the STR regulations in this area to target the right small house.  

Alibaba may look cheaper but ONLY if it's new build not retrofit.Cabinet pulls at Target designed by Frank Gehry, no wait those are out of stock and we needed 32 not 4. 

Are there any recommendations from anyone who have found certain news sites or data sources to extract data from that has helped them understand the current market landscape in their target area?

Usually, you're comparing your 401k portfolio returns (which are usually in a default target date fund) vs SPY. 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

What price point would you be targeting on the purchase?