@Nicholas Dillon, a few things to consider:1.

If you're seeking a reliable income stream, you should definitely consider Cleveland.

The numbers will absolutely need to make sense in order for me to even consider going through with a purchase. 

Find one that can be custom to your needs, has flexible pricing, no long-term, high-cost memberships and excellent customer services to determine how to best market to your leads.

yes, on paper it makes sense to run by the room because you can technically maximize your rental income but you have to consider the following things:- who has control of the thermostat?

Unless you have a specific monthly target for your payment you can spread that out to make it a Win/Win.There has been a lot of growth in Denver over the last 2-3 years and new builds as well I just closed on a home for a customer in commerce city they also moved from CA and needed a fresh start. 

@Greg StrunakA good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

I guess it's just too many factors to consider and it easy to get overwhelmed and cannot get accurate info and estimation when I conduct analysis (ex. property tax rate, insurance, maintenance fee, rent, repair, closing cost, etc.) 

Look at all the differences in both rate and terms but most important in my opinion is their track record in customer service and meeting deadlines and closing.

or even more.not saying you're considering going that far out but just using an example that i can speak to.my actionable step for you after picking a market would be: make a trip to that market every month and network in person.