Make sure to do thorough market research and leverage dynamic pricing tools, especially when launching during peak season.

I've liked this, as it's essentially a mentorship opportunity.

Flexibility and patience are essential when external factors, like nearby construction, affect demand.

A few of the sellers I've spoken with  and who previously offered the broker fee as a marketing tool are getting frustrated with this type of behavior and want to shift away from offering a co-op and instead make it a negotiable concession when genuine effort is made on the part of the buyer agent.  

You can use this tool to estimate future property taxes: https://treas-secure.state.mi.us/ptestimator/ptestimator.asp

They do have a very awesome app called Deal Driven which is an extremely awesome marketing - organizing - information and skip tracing tool.

Have you seen the Property Llama tool by Bigger pockets member Chris Lopez? 

I too am active duty and have utilized my VA several times to expand my portfolio as it is a great tool to use if you’re willing to live in the property for the required 12 months.

It's essential to research areas where both strategies can perform well, ensuring the property pays for itself in either scenario.

Planning for potential infrastructure issues is essential, especially when dealing with properties that may need upgrades like connecting to city utilities.