This approach will allow you to focus on the financial benefits rather than the day-to-day operational tasks.Additionally, consider how this rental income will contribute to your overall financial picture.

Is it RE focused?

If everyone took the cash for keys approach, then the odds of a LL getting such a tenant increases.I have never had to do a cash for keys.  

The reason I approached them about putting their offerings on my show is because I wanted to diversify my product offerings beyond the low income stuff that I specialize in so I could present investors with options that come with varying levels of risk.I do not agree with you that investors won't make money in the low income space at all tho.

That's why appraisers do the comparative approach and then secondarily the cost approach.So far, 100% of the time you don't get dollar for dollar back from what I've seen.

For those that are familiar with the area; Is there a strong rental market in Augusta to focus on rental income, and if so, which areas should I focus on?  

One thing I’ve always done is focus on the 75th percentile of the rent estimates, as my properties tend to fall into that range (very nice, but small with no amenities).While I think there will always be some manual research involved, the current platforms lack key functionality that could be easily implemented with the available market data and technology.1.Quality Metrics:•Filter comps to match the quality of your rentals.

If this is your approach, you will end up eventually get a bad taste of the lending industry as a whole.

Do you use a varied investment approach or just one type?

I don't think the future will be kind to the investors who bought cheap houses in a big community of other investors.