They often have different vendors introduce themselves so you can build your team and they often have a local member do a case study on one of their properties to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of the investment.

The delay in the foreclosure may mean a few different things.

I think it is different if you live there, speak the language, know the market.  

The weather can certainly suck in the winter but it's no different than most of the country.I have been saying I would move out of NY for years but it is home. 

How long it takes to be financially ready is different for everyone.

I mean by safest is on the volatility, for example STRs have many different factors, seasons of the year, local government regs and much more.

Quote from @Jonathan Soto: great write up. thank you for taking your time and going in to detail. i have been looking into a business for myself but havent seen much in biz bysell that make sense. just need to keep searching Try looking into Crexi and Loopnet too, I find all different kinds of small businesses for sale on those websites compared to Bizbuysell.

I had listed a 10-unit property in Cincinnati, OH, and found a buyer through an agent from a different office.

@Pixel Rogue everyone has different future plans - many though haven't thought that far ahead!

You can always hire a different PM company.