Our ability to secure and resell the property swiftly highlighted our expertise in maximizing value without extensive physical improvements.

That’s the best bet.

I bet the house we are looking at would be similar to the 30 year smoker's house.

Our ability to swiftly secure and resell the property highlighted our expertise in maximizing value without extensive physical improvements.

Name brands with solid balance sheets are generally a better bet, still one can't forget the big fall too, so diligence is just as key with big names and cut them zero slack.

I am physically working in NY. 

I imagine it's similar to St Louis but I'd be willing to bet it has more going for it and better appreciation.Happy to share some resources, learnings, and even history/performance of my rentals I've had for 5+ years.

@Nicholas L.I live 3 hrs away so not able to physically walk into the office and discuss in person.

Our beaches will always draw plenty of visitors in my opinion and are a safer bet because of limited land and fewer properties available to convert to STR. 

Leka Video Seattle PropertyHere is another where she encourages investors to look at ADUs Leka ADU post  @Jonathan Green I'll bet you are trying to scare us newbies from making big mistakes, But you are not very kind about it.