I understand Vermont has slightly more stringent regulations to contend with but it would also be closer for us geographically and thus potentially easier to manage. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

A realtor who understands the numbers can help analyze the property’s projected cash flow and ROI, plus they might know local leads from probate attorneys or even “drive for dollars” efforts that can reveal off market gems.

I currently operate a few STRs so have a good understanding of that aspect although they're all located in touristy locations.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Hii I am a first time investor trying to understand if Austin is a good market to buy a SFH and rent.

I'm trying to understand how they collect data so as to develop the best comping practices.

Check your state laws on tenant abandonment - then follow them.You can choose to be more aggressive, but make sure you understand the risks!

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

It's worth taking the time to understand what you're doing so you can develop your own conviction and confidence.