There are many factors beyond what AirDNA tracks that can significantly impact profitability, and that's what I’ve tried to account for in my own decisions.From my experience, Cancun is indeed more expensive in terms of operational costs.

A few tactics that come to mind are: - creating a single listing page (landing page) that captures contact info - paid social ads that drive to the single listing page What's the perfect use case for a single listing page?

I would factor those expenses in when you are analyzing your potential profits and expenses.Pittsburgh is still a lot cheaper than VA and is a great place to start.

They bought 72 houses in six months at the age of 23 and now drive their Lamborghini to their castle where they party with P-Diddy and drink champagne all day.

Im not sure exactly what to do but here is what I do: First I know my market really well which I think is the biggest factor in helping investors.

2.Yes, duplex expenses need to be prorated between the side you occupy and the side you rent out.3.Improvements generally need to be depreciated over 15 years, depending on the type and cost.4.Tax strategies depend on factors like property type, participation level, and your goals.5.Depreciation for a long-term rental is over 27.5 years, starting when the property is “placed in service.”

Dallas-Fort Worth is a smart choice, man the growth there is off the charts, and there’s plenty of room for first-timers with the drive to go all-in.I remember helping a buddy of mine who was in a similar boat to you, he was switching from a totally different career and diving into real estate.

I think climate change is actually less of a factor than employment availability, cost of living and where people have personal ties. 

Having an open conversation about any possible contributing factors, including outdoor exposure, could help resolve the situation.

Nathan mentioned using a syndication site to push your listing to multiple sites at one time which is also something that I recommend in order to expose your property to as many sites as possible.Some things to consider to maximize the efficiency and giving a perspective resident a great experience from the beginning to having a scheduling link available in your description for specific days and times that you can show the property so that you can capture your leads wanting to tour the property without them having to wait for a response from you and scheduling a one off time.I would recommend investigating in having professional photography taken if you are leasing in a market that has a lot of competition since your photos will have your property stand out and drive traffic.Good luck!