I'm a territory manager for a telecommunications company, and driving through the Newburgh NY I forsee a huge upside in this neighborhood.  

For myself, I decided to look at markets within a 4-hour drive from Atlanta.

The walls can't be cracking and 1990's beige when you installed brand new hardwoods throughout.And, while new cabinets and counters and appliances are nice, if they are not well laid out, or you jam an island into a space that does not allow for stools to be pushed out, or the oven door to open because it hits a cabinet pull, that new kitchen is meaningless. 

Phycologically, it should drive even more people back into the market, which is a good thing.

It only required that I get to do a walk-thru of the property.

Also, listen to podcasts and when a guest mentions a book that inspired them, go buy it (I buy on Audible so I can listen while I walk my dog or drive). 

Name: AnnetteGender: FemaleAccommodation Preferences: Own bed; prefer another female About Me: Friendly, positive, enjoys cocktails but appreciates my sleep ;) I have an STR in Tulsa, OK and house hack my primary in San Francisco thru Airbnb.

In my lease and my contract with owners, I do 2 interior inspections a year and 2 exterior  or "drive by".

I wish I could take you out for a coffee/margarita and talk about your journey and pick up some tips but that may be a bit of a drive for either of us.

There are other risks in different markets that will drive insurance costs.