Where I am, you can usually google vacancy rates and get that info.

What further analysis should I be honing in on and key factors/metrics/info that may be providing inaccurate numbers?

I sent you a connection with some more info on our markets and we can schedule a call to discuss just what we do here. 

That immediate tax savings in the new property is better than the infinite tax deferral of the 1031 exchange.Some questions:1) why use an irrevocable trust?

A 20 room inn, a restaurant, a booking site with info and the land.

Not only did I save over $500/month on my monthly payments, but the reappraisal came in over $140k above my purchase price, which was a huge confidence booster.Fall: Challenges and Big ProjectsFall brought some of the toughest challenges of the year.

I'd then look at the interest savings vs. the cost of the refinance + penalty and see how long it would take you to recoup those costs. 

2019 Goals: My last year in College- $10K in savings (Not Accomplished)- All A's (Not Accomplished)- Church every Sunday (Not Accomplished)- Read Bible every morning (Not Accomplished)- Read 20 minutes every day (Accomplished)- Go to Chilis 11 times only (Accomplished.

@Rae Chris Ann Arbor is pretty expensive, so difficult to find cashflowing rentals.You may want to look in Ypsilanti - if you want to stay in your area.Otherwise, Metro Detroit offers a LOT of options.Read our copy & paste below for some helpful info:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Here’s a BP blog for more info on this - 9 Vital Questions to Ask When Vetting Your Real Estate Investing TeamNo property ever paid the rent.