Focus on cash flow real estate marketsThe key characteristics investors look for to find the best real estate markets for cash flow property are typically:Diverse economy not dependent on one major employerStrong population growth and job marketStrong demand for rental property where the number of renter households is greater than owner-occupied householdsAffordable property prices since paying too much can reduce your net cash flowDrill down to the neighborhood level because cash flow can vary from one zip code to the next2.

I am just getting started in building a portfolio of medium- to long-term rentals, and having analyzed a few out-of-state markets, I really like Indianapolis due to its cash-flowing characteristics and recent growth numbers.I am reaching out to learn a little more about the different neighborhoods and connect with any local agents/investors to possibly pick their brains.Let's hear what neighborhoods you prefer and why?

We offer a really nice IPTV solution and a Bulk Direct TV which are both effective in removing unsightly dishes from balconies and roofs and bypassing installation and set up of both Internet and TV. 

To achieve this goal, you need a passive income that meets three requirements:Inflation-Compensating - Rental income increases faster than inflation, compensating for rising prices.Persistent - Your income will last; you and your partner won't outlive it.Reliable - Your income continues even in difficult economic times.The three requirements depend on the right location and properties.Location SelectionThe location determines all longtime income characteristics including.Whether rents will keep pace with inflationHow long your income stream will lastHow much of your rental income is lost to overheadWhether you or the government control your propertyYears ago, when searching for a location to set up my investor services business, I focused on cities with a metro population exceeding 1 million.

When we receive a checklist that says many stains on the carpet but doesn't indicate where, how severe, how large, or any distinguishing characteristics, it's not very useful. 

We track certain characteristics for each deal we acquire, in 2020 the average length of ownership was 24.3 years. 

You want to avoid making "straight line" adjustments by making sure that the most important characteristics (GLA, date of sale, etc) are bracketed.

This is a characteristic of the loan itself and defined by the lender.

Try rentometer.com, or do a Zillow/Trulia rent search for homes with similar characteristics to the property you are evaluating to see what others are asking.I’m going through the same process and it seems like 1100-1200/month is pretty typical for the Tucson market.

Are the same characteristics that apply to college renters typically those at play with military renters?