We always run a market analysis before making a purchase for ourselves or our investors.

SEO is a commitment did your not dedicated to that type of marketing use a basic website.  

Are you investing in your local market?

Purchase price: $270,000 Cash invested: $54,000 A multi-family upper/lower duplex in Ankeny found off-market during COVID.

I am looking into my STR options but from what I have learned this is a overflowing market in the area and the vacancy's are increasing so I may look into mid term and long term only.

It’s not necessarily more difficult than market-rate rentals, just different.If you’re seriously considering this route, feel free to reach out.

Since I'm based in Tampa, I don't look outside and compare markets. 

You may qualify based on Market Rents or Lease Agreement.

Is this similar in your market? 

I am slowly going crazy with how expensive Massachusetts is and I am leaning towards looking at cheaper foreclosure properties.I understand there is some risk to this but I am beginning to think this is the only option I will have because of how fast the market is growing.Thank you for any insight you may have!