Perhaps some of these amenities come later (schools, retail/commercial) but selecting markets that have the capabilities of incorporating these features is a good start.

I am so impressed!

From looking at the website’s advertised interest rate (which was 2.75%) my impression was they were just looking at the date the property was purchased and estimating a mortgage payment based on the market rate at that time, 2.87% per Fannie Mae. 

If you don't do the homework, you will give them the impression you may not be up to doing the homework with real estate investing.

Very selectively  LOL.   

It was advertised but we were very selective of who we let rent it the first year.

Pick your battles selectively as you do not want them to make your life difficult.  

@Zachary Barton I didn't pull the trigger on a STR, but was impressed with Hoasty.co when I did my due diligence.  

I recommend you read some books about how to manage properties well, use a strong contract, know that contract inside/out, know your state law inside/out, build policies and procedures to catch and stop problems quickly, know how to screen and select good applicants, etc.An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

I just know from what she tells me its a lot of moving parts in regards to funds, property selection, immigration process, and the development of  the project.