There are more factors to consider here but from a surface level, it seems your $ will go further in another market or perhaps locally with a different property type (i.e. small multifamily).Lastly, I like @Andrew Jennings Freerks' point regarding claiming hardship or another workaround for keeping your unit as a rental.

.- 74% of residents were born in Alabama, 37% of which are all at a higher level of education, with an associates degree or higher.

Hey John, I’m going to give you a bit of a different answer here, beyond the usual high-level stuff, I think your question goes deeper than something that can just be answered in broad strokes.

People of all investing levels are invited! 

So, you should be looking to understand the labor and material costs.Material is usually easier:Anyone you hire will need: drywall patching materials, sanding blocks & paper, primer, paint and the corresponding paint rollers and brushes.Labor may depend on level of skill:How long will it take to prep, patch, sand, prime and paint?

Family groups were the main segment of demand in the area so we added a PS5, next level colorful beach chairs, Nintendo switch, hammocks on the deck, re-staged, retook the photos and increased revenue to $67k in a year that RevPars had decreased for the market   Woah Zach !

The Carle Clinic is one of the only level 1 trauma center hospitals in the state outside of Chicago metro, the university is a great furnished tenant source, and Champaign county is 1 of the only counties in IL that is growing in population. 

People assumed California would be the worst-performing state because the baseline level of affordability was so low.

Your best bet on background is to run your states background check if they are local and even then some things are on a county level. 

Areas experiencing growth in population usually see a corresponding rise in housing demand.You should then delve into real estate market trends, examining aspects such as property prices, rental levels, and the average time properties stay on the market.