For example, Pinal County has the highest projected population growth over the next 30 years, but I’m not sure if that necessarily makes it a better market than Phoenix for long-term investments.When evaluating a location, what are the most important things you focus on?

Credit unions or smaller regional banks might be a better fit.

I’m sure I’d have better luck if I posted it somewhere.

Quote from @V.G Jason: Organize taxes and eat better.  

I want to use the profits from flipping in my home market to obtain and pay off properties in a better cash flowing, landlord friendly market.

Scranton area seems to be a lot more landlord friendly than New York is, and the numbers seem better as well, Section 8 seems appealing for the guaranteed income but I will definitely take that information under consideration as I’m looking to invest in the area. 

@Nicholas DillonRentometer can give you a rangeZillow also can give a rangeThe best source would be to call a loc a property manager or realtor and have them also give you a range as at end of day they will have most recent and updated numbers and have a better feel for where the market is at

If you have a chunk of equity, do a 1031 in to a property that is performing in a way that you feel better about.

Their prices are cheaper than others & their information, at least in the course, it better, so I am thinking of that too.

If not again you would be better off buying your own home and having enough yard/space for all of them but 13 is still way to many dogs unless you live on a farm or own acres of land.I have worked in the banking business and have seen people lose their homes that they rent due to landlords kicking them out with very little warning due to breach of contract or a No pet rule.