We're probably not going to take the risk if we're busy agents to play that game. 

@Brady Ascheman To make the decision strictly from a Property Management standpoint you have to calculate your vacancy cost and cost to acquire a new tenant to know if a rental increase is even a smart play. 

Hi Bobby, I'm the ops manager for the Property Management Division at Milestone Premier Properties and a licensed realtor and investor.I actually live in Denton too butour brokerage is based in downtown Denison where I commute 2x a week.

I’m based in Houston, TX, but I know how critical it is to find someone on the ground who’s a true investor ally, not just another agent.

Being a remote location might already limit client base.

Some lenders work with 220+ lenders and can really understand which lenders are best for you based on your situation. 

Columbus is going to be more of an appreciation play and cash flow margins will be tighter in the beginning. 

Hi Ben, I'm also based in Snohomish county.

FWIW, I'm going to base this off a 1,500 SF single family new build, but I'll predict the build cost will be a little over $200/SF.

I have an STR in Niagara Falls and it does pretty well based on the purchase price.