Market downturns present opportunities for entry at lower price points.

Not negotiable. 15 - A sense of humor.

FYI, I'm not one of those "introverts" who likes to fake it and can talk with lots of people all the time like some present themselves as. 

I also know that Airdna is a great tool to search for markets; however, as someone new to real estate, evaluating and choosing between different markets is a lot to take in; I tend to get analysis paralysis when presented with loads of stats that I haven't quite yet learned how to analyze effectively.I should also mention that my idea is to buy some land and build an A-frame cabin.

Zillow isn't what it presents itself to be...good post and a good warning. 

Both worth over $1MillionWe've always been insured for $1M in liability.Our broker presented an option for insurance for one property that would be $500K.Do you think we'd be at risk with this level of coverage?

I don't mind not seeing the property until after an agreement is in place when a tenant is present, but not being able to see the property when no tenant is present is a bit odd.I'm still trying to understand how the process should go, so thanks again for mentioning when I should expect the rent roll and lease agreements.

Presently they are only allowed if the owner lives full time at the same property.

If you want to increase the size of your financial buffer or are having trouble discovering possibilities in the present market, this might be a wise decision.Ultimately, your decision should align with your long-term goals, risk tolerance, and local market dynamics.

This is keeping many on the sidelines as well which could present opportunities as you might find yourself in a position where you have better negotiating leverage.