Specifically, I want to evaluate a few markets for the purpose of buy-and-hold, cash-flow investment in residential properties (single-family houses or 2- to 4-unit multi-family properties), so I'm curious about the process employed by other investors to assess and contrast a handful of markets when determining where to invest.

In contrast, if a C Corp is used, the losses realized by a start-up business will generate no tax benefits until the corporation generates taxable income in later years.In planning to pass through losses to the owners, never lose sight of the fact that the losses, even if passed through, may produce no benefit if one or more of the three loss hurdles described above get in the way.

Successful  letters need high contrast color like red  faux hand written lettering on yellow paper or even blue on ivory with matching envelopes in same style lettering.

I would stay with a door that provides contrasting colors to the house. 

In contrast to my weaknesses.

@Ashraf Farrag By way of contrast, I treat lease/options as a form of owner financing.

In contrast, the eggshell on the walls, I am able to wipe down where needed, and only have to touch up areas that have nicks, dark marks, etc.I do like to minimize the different colors/sheens I use, to avoid having to have so many different paints to keep track off.  

Also, I get your #7 ("person experienced and savvy with permits").Any thoughts on this strategy, perhaps contrasted to how you prefer to go about selecting a GC/remodel plan? 

@Candace BerryWhile I agree with @Joel Owens about much in his post There are several for sale on that street. 214 a sq ft but it looks modern with lots of contrasting colorYou at 205 a sq ft, it is well done on the inside but there is no life to it, and the outside is painted brick, again nothing vibrant there.184 a sq ft is pending, it is more modern and obviously something was attractive160 a sq ft, it is not as nice and refined as yours but also much cheaperDon't worry about the commission split, at 2.4 % the buyers agent is looking in the ball park of 18k you are not losing deals because of the commission.

It was discussed in the news in contrast to the healthcare web site (no, not going there).