You are already ahead of the curve because most rely on number of doors and cash flow as their primary purchasing criteria which leads them straight to the C/D neighborhoods. 

Aside from financial risk, to me the biggest risks were lack of knowledge, experience, and contacts and so by working with turnkey providers I've attempted to mitigate those risks by relying on them.

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@Michael L.Architect has to be licensed in that state as license requirement vary by state

@Ignatius Okeke how much research have you done on this market, versus just relying on what others tell you?

Varies based on contractors, location, permitted vs. un-permitted.

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Usually it does not stay this way for long, and then they either raise their prices or fire you.Many CPAs keep their rates low by relying on technology and outsourcing.

Lender requirements for Mid-Term Rental (MTR) income vary, with many asking for 1-2 years of tax returns to verify consistent rental income.

Encinitas is cheap, City of SD is expensive, Vista is brutalRequirements: Stormwater management, surveys, soils reports -- these are big ticket items that vary a lot by city.