Been stuck on doing tons of research and looking at properties but haven't put action.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

I'm doing research for a potential Air BnB property in the Covington area.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

The only way I KNEW it was a good deal is I had been researching two areas for about a year. 

I have a deal l am looking at, and am currently trying to comb through all the numbers and do all the research I can to vet it.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Start researching price to rent ratios in areas and see which area has the best combination of cash flow/place you want to live!

Especially anywhere in California, and particularly Los Angeles county.Talk to longtime neighbors who might know story and whereabouts of owner, but don’t accept as fact.I’d start with researching who the record owner is.

Ask about their reviews, do some research to see if they are actively closing transactions. 4.