@Derick JenningsRecommend 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?

Then the prices lower towards the date and you end up booking at a low price or worse just being vacant.I think manually pricing your STR'S is a much better approach.So many people are looking for the next cool software app to buy a subscription to.

Then I would either go to your GC with the info, or go directly to your subs (licensed electrician etc.) with the info.

If they never lock themselves out and never access the key, then you won't have to change the lock. 

Then you can self-manage and learn all about tenants, contractors, etc. 

Then you can transition others as they impress you.  

And then repeat.

The financing will then dictate which markets are and aren't within your budget.

If you had also spend money on renovations and improvements while occupying those should have gone into service then as well. 

Then as you build your portfolio look to hire a new Tax Accountant or CPA to match your growing needs.