I didn't want to put this all in one response, but below is the method which was used to build the original article:MethodologyIn order to determine the best real-estate markets, WalletHub compared 300 cities across two key dimensions, “Real-Estate Market” and “Affordability & Economic Environment.”We evaluated those dimensions using 22 relevant metrics, which are listed below with their corresponding weights.

Income is what will pay the rent, so I always put the most weight on that -- and where they spend their money now (ie: new car).   

Those who are serious about being successful do the equivalent of measuring their macros and lifting weights daily.  

The seller is counting on you caving so he gets paid without having to get rid of the dead weight. 

Biggest advantage of getting listed is sheer weight of numbers of accredited investors already on the platform actively looking for somewhere to invest. 

@Brionne MossI don't want to put too much weight into the metrics until we have sent out multiple touches, but our response rate is currently around 1%.

Try to figure out what motivates them; long term tenants are worth their weight in gold.Is the seller offering financing?  

Many private lenders, who make loan decisions weighted more on the equity in the property, will be less concerned about those expenses.

I focus on 1 thing, and that one thing always seems to be the easiest scorekeeping goals- money or weight loss.Enjoying LIFE should BE the GOAL!

one must weight those.