Welcome to the community, Randy! 

STR is a bit weird because the Covid travel demand pushed the price hardcore for the last few years. 

Construction on the 71 by the 270 in Grove City..

I dont see how the RE market can react to something that is 2 weeks old.  

I would say it could be done, just need to have the following:#1 - Have great overall knowledge of that market, and better than agents.#2 - Learn how to run comps so you know the value of the property better than anyone. #3 - Have finances in order (i.e) is this going to be bought through conventional, cash, HML, etc.

I know that the most successful agents call them first thing in the morning at 8am.

Love the insight @AJ Wong.

I use ChatGPT all the time, and then we also use AI for follow engagement and appointment setting.

Happy to talk through this in more detail and good luck with the out of state investing!

I would probably start in Albany and then 1031 into 2-3 multifamily buildings in the city, but you'll do you and I'll do me.I live and invest in east side of Rochester, NY, there is a shortage of houses due to 20 years of negative population growth followed by significant growth post pandemic.