However, once I decided to rent it out, I focused on analyzing the rental market in the area, ensuring the property was priced competitively to attract reliable tenants while generating steady cash flow.

I would disagree with number 2 - in this environment, heavy rate buydowns are a common tool in the toolkit for lenders and borrowers to make deals work and are in no way indicative of "not being well-capitalized"

You also have a competitive advantage in this area as opposed to where you are doing, since you know it better.

Hi everyone, I have been searching for a reasonably priced insurance company and Honeycomb offered a very competitive quote. 

The deal with Mattress Warehouse addresses antitrust concerns raised by the FTC, which has challenged the merger, fearing it would stifle competition and raise prices.Tempur Sealy expects the acquisition, combined with the divestiture, to solidify its market dominance, with over 2,800 retail locations worldwide.

We're not likely to see major appreciation in the coming years, but I do think buyer sentiment will improve which will likely lead to better pricing via competitive offers vs. the current market. 

This is a cash heavy venture even with a loan.  

Understanding Price "Improvements"In the world of real estate, pricing is a critical factor that influences both the attractiveness and the competitiveness of a property.

STRs have platforms that do much of the heavy lifting to advertise your unit once you've set everything up.

The other "economical" areas are going to be more management heavy (think cheaper houses that are expensive in the long run) and the A/A+ neighborhoods will be very difficult to get cash flow (think Elmwood Village or Hertel Ave duplexes that are $350-400K but gross $3600/mo on the top end).