Focus on driving for dollars during free time, and set up automated mail campaigns to keep leads flowing.

@Troy SmithHow to drive ARV (my opinion)1.

I would be interested in meeting up with fellow investors whether it be in the metro or northfield owatonna or anywhere else Inbetween as I am regularly driving through those areas already.

The time has come for me to start investing in real estate and before doing so i'm looking to build a strong and dedicated team of partners: agents, lenders, contractors and property managers mainly in the Cleveland area (but also open to markets within a 2-3 hr drive away) that already possess an excellent track record in their line of work and that value long term collaboration.

If it holds up under these conditions, you've got a solid investment—better safe than sorry!

I sense a bit of "purpose" that is driving you that you may not have thought of.

If there is anything I could do (drive by, analysis/insight on the area) I would be glad to help.

In terms of the areas, you will be best served driving it.

Their clear incentive is to bet on falling interest rates between now and debt maturity.A small handful of owners are forced to sell due to a looming balloon payment that a refi won't cover, but you're not going to find one of those by driving the market when any commercial broker can just look up properties on that basis and start making calls. 

In suburban Chicago, historical significance or celebrity ties might create a niche appeal, but they won’t necessarily drive up the home’s market value in the same way as location, condition, and local comps.For a short-term rental, though, it could be a great marketing angle—especially if the person is well-known and has a strong local connection.