I was on here pre-pandemic when I tried the STR market.

Limited Housing InventoryThe number of homes for sale in Buffalo is significantly below pre-pandemic levels, with a reported 46.1% decrease compared to 2018–2019 averages.

Those tens of billions in valuation depended on pre-fire conditions.

Is this for props that have a foreclosure filing against them so you can get to the actual owners for a pre foreclosure purchase ? 

My recommendation would be to engage an investment property focused realtor (not a general residential realtor) and let that person guide you through the process from pre-qualification to market/property valuation and selection. 

I've been pleased with them for well over a year now, and will probably roll-over my investment with them when the current funds wrap up.  

I would roll one into another as each paid off.

As of right now we are establishing relationships with Brokers, had done some pre marketing for our investors to fund EMD and DD.

both have 5yr pre pay penalty. 

Part of this is due to marketing and pre-marketing of the home - an agent is your marketer.