Well worth it IMHO given poor performance of RTO/seller financed zillow listings. 

Setting them up to do well.

I also invest in other assets such as stocks, and private companies as well.

On top of that, I believe you'd be considered a "high earner" - there are limitations there as well.

.- You can look into call kinds of economic growth and financial indicators as well to help narrow the list.- I've also heard of people choosing a market because the team they could put together in that market was the best team they found

The fact that you have already owned and sold a rental property gives you a great experience to start from.In terms of the best place to invest - that is whatever place meets your criteria, goals and investing style.Personally flips have not been working as well for me lately, but when we get the right BRRRR deal those are still working well.

You don't have to spend a fortune and buy a house directly on the beach to do well, but your starting price point for a viable option in this market is around $350-$450k for a solid 2-3 bedroom oceanfront condo or around $500k for a 3-4 bedroom house within walking distance of the beach. 

My thoughts as well.

They are bought/sold at the same time as well. 

Is the higher price agent inflating to get the listing or is the lower price agent just not keyed in well enough in the specific neighborhood?