Lender said they also think that the appraiser was wrong but want me to find data or some lease comps to support the argument of appealing the appraisal.

When I asked they are using a tool called Bob.ai they told me they are using AI to determine the rent data.

Have you check Resiclub data about inventory ?

So, we obtain a full credit report and review collections, chargeoffs, age of credit accounts, active accounts, etc. to build an overall credit evaluation.FICO ScorePct of PopulationDefault Probability800 or more13.00%1.00%750-79927.00%1.00%700-74918.00%4.40%650-69915.00%8.90%600-64912.00%15.80%550-5998.00%22.50%500-5495.00%28.40%Less than 4992.00%41.00%Source: Fair Isaac CompanyPublic RecordsWe also obtain data from national databases about evictions, convictions and sex-offender histories.

If it takes 6months to evict vs 1 with each eviction you lose more rent.Appreciation is harder, but take a data driven approach.

I have begun reading David Greene's Long-Term Real Estate Investing to ensure I do this properly.What types of data should I be looking at before choosing a market for mid-term rentals?

Your idea is more a general that these professions are good for the area but is that just your feeling or is there data that backs that up?  

In your experiences what websites or software works well for getting leads with accurate data?

Data and the political (and overall business) environment plays a huge role. 

I am particularly interested in purchasing my first investment property as a short-term rental (STR).After analyzing recent data from AirDNA, I have identified several promising areas: Douglas, Saugatuck, Fennville, and I am also exploring opportunities around Stevensville and New Buffalo.I understand that regulations around STRs vary widely, and I've taken the time to study city maps to identify areas where they are still permitted.