Hi Kyle.With the right purchase, any market is a good market.

.)- Crime stats... if you know specific zip codes/submarkets that you'd like to target, the best data will come from local precincts. - and more..I'd recommend remaining active not only here on BiggerPockets, but in other valuable RE investment networks that you can find - i.e. local meetups (meetup.com, eventbrite, BP local events). 

@Amir PortalRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

In my state the standard contract used by realtors addresses this issue by allowing the agent to check a box specifically to limit the seller to keeping the EMD as opposed to going after "liquidated damages" like that.

Are you purchasing them at full retail value after they're done or are you the one purchase the shell doing the renovation but they're just doing the leg work ? 

The purchase price will likely be <$500K if that changes anything.- Value add - How much does it cost to build additional storage units?

We don't specifically ask for them to "close" but we do ask for them to lock the door behind them. 

Purchase price: $516,000 Cash invested: $600,000 Converted mixed-use 3 residential and large commercial space into 5 residential units and one mixed-use Building.

They also have a TON of amazing educational content which is helpful since I'm working to figure out how to tap into my IRA to purchase more real estate.They’re also great if you’re into diversifying - like with real estate or other alternative investments.

Will they finance 100% of the purchase and renovation or will they want skin in the game (you putting money in).Most do not do 100% funding so beore going down more rabbit holes, make sure you have the $ aspect situated first.