Nobody does.I sill tell you this, the reason why others that are successful might be doing 10,000 calls isn't because they are focusing on the number of calls. 

His opinion is that we don't need to install piers right now, but we should focus on making sure water doesn't flow towards the house from the outside. 

The winter hosts hardcore skiers where that is where the heavy focus is.

Aside from the standard BR/BA count and square footage, I always focus heavily on the listing pictures for any comps I pull in my area - finding a comp that's as close to your property's condition and finishes will give you the best apples-to-apples comparison possible.I also wanted to second @Tim Swierczek's input: nobody in Minnesota likes moving in the middle of winter.  

Out-of-state investors typically focus on larger cities like Louisville or Lexington, which dominate about 75% of discussions I have with OOS investors unless it's an STR market.

Focus on cards that don’t require a personal guarantee (though some may initially require it until your business credit is stronger).

Having this will provide focus and intentionality in your actions.

For cash flow-focused investments, consider neighborhoods on the west or south sides, like Speedway or Southport, but be mindful of local market trends and tenant quality.

Don't focus on "no". 

I am a investor and co-host in Dallas but focus on renting out whole units.