National and local economic factors can definitely impact real estate. 

Population growth, strong job growth, multisector industry/economy (Never invest in an area propped up by a single industry, or worse, a single company), landlord and business friendly, strong development, strong sports teams (even minor and farm teams), lower crime rates than national average, and good schools/colleges nearby.

Our team covers all of eastern PA, and we likely have some 1st hand experience in your area, especially being 40mins south of Atown.Would be glad to talk thru some scenarios if you're looking for some input.

Matt Cawley from National Mulitfamily.

But many title companies will have a relationship with a national QI firm like us. 

After contacting them at their info email address I was told the reason they didn't have a mortgage lender's license was because they're a national lender!

I suspect that changes over time will take away a lot of STR benefits nationally but your area may be great.Another situation I would run is what the numbers look like as a long-term and medium-term rental and then what you would make if you had to sell it.

Very insightful post and obviously the results of extensive research.Just two points I (somewhat) disagree with.1- yes, Texas does have the “best” foreclosure laws for lenders in the nation.

Jerome Daly, an attorney and defendant in this case, had handled his defense pro se against First National Bank, the plaintiff.

On top of that, a growing job market may offer some rosier prospects for more sales.Existing-home sales dropped 4.3% in March compared to the previous month and are nearly 4% lower than a year ago, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Thursday.