The Elite version of the Ring Doorbell can be hardwired and won't rely on wifi or batteries.

Rentometer has a scaled down free version.

Books help me see beyond my day to day and as a result have helped me create a better version of my day to day.  

This is a read-only version so you'll need to make a copy or download it.https://docs.google.com/spread...I would HIGHLY recommend copying/pasting out of either the MLS or Prop Stream so you don't have to manually type everything.

The short version is, I like all markets to invest in as long as I have a plan for that market and cash or solid backing.

The easier, less time intensive version is to buy something more turnkey and cut out much of the rehab portion of the strategy. 

@Ryan Davis in my limited experience New York City is a big version of any market you're already familiar with.

They all have asked for a personal finance statement (giving me the option to use my own version).

The short version, with direct questions: I've started analyzing vacation STRs in different areas of Washington state.

Continue focusing on becoming a better version of yourself and earning more money while keeping personal expenses down.