Using Google Streetview (image capture 07/2022) to virtually drive the block, shows 5 vacant properties, one of which is significantly fire damaged.

At this point, I am willing to consider subscribing to a data service if that is going to give me access to all or virtually all of the items of information I need.

Additionally, Millennials rely heavily on online platforms and mobile apps for property search, virtual tours, mortgage applications, and transaction management, reshaping the way real estate transactions are conducted.Delaying Homeownership and Embracing Renting: Despite their strong desire for homeownership, many Millennials face financial challenges, including student loan debt, stagnant wages, and high housing costs.

I will give you some of my highlights.People in Texas complain about their property taxes at 3% ours are about 4.5%.New York in general and Monroe county specifically are very tenant friendly.Depending  on the town, the code inspectors/police can be quite anal.Since Covid and the 2020 protests we’ve seen an increase in crime in the city and therefore weakening demand in the city proper and increasing demand for the suburbs.Industry is well diversified—University of Rochester (medicine) L3Harris (defense) xerox (IT) and paychex (software/hr)) and relatively recession proof.Population growth is low and therefore appreciation (except the past 4 years) has been moderate as well.There aren’t many builders in the area so supply is relatively fixed.Home (and rent) prices are both affordable with homes typically being less than 1/3 median household income and rent being similarly affordable.For single family homes at 8% rent will cover piti with about 100$ to spare in the A areas.

Look at the plan of the university as well.

I also teach for two universities on a part-time basis, so that creates a little income, my wife has a retirement income and I do some independent consulting work on the side.

We use a company called Scale Virtually that is a VA company that works in the real estate space.Good luckGino

In San Diego over the last 10 years I have had average rent growth on some years of $700 (source core logic) and I believe every year has been over $100.Virtually all MLS properties in my market bleed cash.  

Also, the mortgage is virtually unimportant when analyzing a deal anyway.

Indy is affordable, is landlord friendly and has a diverse job market (FedEx, Eli Lilly, Indiana University Health are 3 major employers and there is starting to be a small tech presence).