There are other factors to consider when looking for a market.

My strategy doesn't involve influence by any factors outside of my control. 

Municipally law, rents, and appreciation all factor in to the things that make up a market.  

First - we have not yet decided on the unit to start our journey with so the above questions and factors are great to be aware of.

You can absolutely do a container project for the marketing factor or just because you want to.

BRRR is solid but far more active so it depends on a few factors but mainly time, money and effort you're will to put in.

So I think it is dictated by your ambition, time and financial factors.

A lender may not attempt to influence the operations of a borrower except for the collection of amounts due.You can certainly partner, simply have XYZ Capital fund a loan to your Rehab LLC partnership and go at it, the LLC will be on the note with you as a principal.

I understand that Cap Rates are not a set number in an area/property, and they depend on many factors. 

What are the most important key factors you guys use before investing in a property?