Compare selling vs keeping side by side in an excel file. 

You're not missing anything, it's a numbers game, you may have to look at 10 deals to find one that makes senseGood luck Excellent post!

Katy, TX - a suburb west of Houston with close proximity to the city and good schools, as recommended in this forum.5.Montgomery County, PA - I am interested in this location due to its strong economy, high-income professionals, excellent schools with an average rating of >7, and good proximity to downtown Philly.public data shows low crime rate in any of those areas, is that accurate?

Check in with @Joseph Chiofalo he’s thorough, transparent and an excellent resource as you grow your portfolio.

I keep a running excel sheet going of market rents in my area as well.

For me- finding opportunities where I can force at least 15% equity and be cash flow neutral the first year is an excellent deal.

The good ones use some or all of these tips to run their business.1.

Without experience, helping hands, professional help, or all of the above don't do this. 

First, you open a new "inherited" IRA  account at the new self-directed custodian, and then do a "custodian to custodian" transfer of some or all of the liquid funds from your existing inherited IRA to the new, self directed, inherited IRA. 

It's an excellent city to meet a lot of people's desires, don't see this market as one that crashes  or even corrects-- but do see some neighborhood pockets with some ripping and some dipping.