If you want to understand 5-year outlook, I'd look for multifamily construction data in your area to understand what level of new units is and will be coming online in the near future. 

You can go on Thumbtack, TaskRabbit, etc and handymen will not go out for less than $125 a job plus supplies.What most owners who are not hands on do not understand is the value for their time.

They have taken strides to pave the way for ADUs - here’s the implications for real estate investors.It's crucial to understand Raleigh’s zoning rules for ADUs BEFORE deciding to implement this strategy on your current or future long term rental, Airbnb, student housing, MTR, house hack, flip, etc.

Second, there isn't a lot of info here and that is understandable. 1.

It helps you understand the areas where you want to invest, your rehab cost and where you money is going.

At best, wholesaling may require that you obtain a minimal understanding and experience in these three “foundations”.Look, I wish you luck in your endeavor, and I sincerely hope you end up in the 1% that find wholesaling  to be a profitable business.  

Your understanding of NOI, deal negotiation, and long-term strategy are assets that make you stand out. 

Properties typically on a land lease in communities like this are more difficult to get financing on - so not only check the values but also time it takes for these properties to sell to understand your holding costs

Quote from @Reeti Peshawaria: Hi, I'm in the process of learning about short-term rental investments and analyzing potential markets, but I’ve hit a major roadblock: understanding local regulations.

Understanding your market, what you are offering, and the kind of tenant you can expect to attract and KEEP will help you determine how to screen.