Begin by assessing the area's overall appeal, including factors like crime rates, school quality, and amenities.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of these two types of markets and the factors that contribute to each:Cash Flow Market, a cash flow market is one where rental income exceeds the expenses of owning the property (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and property management), resulting in positive monthly cash flow for the investor.Key Characteristics:High Rental Yields: Properties typically have high rental yields compared to their purchase prices.Stable or Slow Appreciation: Property values increase slowly over time, if at all.Lower Property Prices: Generally, property prices are lower, making it easier to achieve positive cash flow.Higher Rental Demand: Strong demand for rentals due to economic factors, demographics, or local employment conditions.Factors Contributing to Cash Flow Markets:Economic Stability: Stable job markets and steady local economies that support rental demand.Rental Market: High percentage of renters compared to homeowners.Affordability: Affordable property prices relative to rental income.Local Policies: Landlord-friendly laws and regulations.Appreciation Market, an appreciation market is one where property values increase significantly over time, offering substantial capital gains upon sale, but rental yields may be lower, resulting in lower monthly cash flow.Key Characteristics:High Property Value Growth: Significant annual increases in property values.Lower Rental Yields: Rental income may not cover the monthly expenses, leading to lower or even negative cash flow.Higher Property Prices: Generally higher property prices, which can make it harder to achieve positive cash flow.Strong Economic Growth: Rapid economic growth, population influx, and development.Factors Contributing to Appreciation Markets:Economic Boom: Strong local economy with job growth and high-paying industries.Population Growth: Influx of people moving to the area, increasing demand for housing.Infrastructure Development: Significant investments in infrastructure, amenities, and services.Desirability: High quality of life, good schools, and attractive neighborhoods.I hope this information finds you well. 

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

If I purchase a general admission ticket for myself, can my family stay with me in the included superior deluxe double bed room?

I take issue with the comps due to the quality of the properties selected (mine is fully updated while theirs was not) and one of the properties is now an accountants office.

I made my units A quality. 

HI Kev, we helped a lot of luxury STR investors this year utilize the accelerated deprecation tax incentive, I would actually suggest checking out the bigger pockets featured tax preparer section and sine it's likely a considerable reduction definitely not try and do it yourself..the investment in high quality reliable tax advice is essential to any investor tool kit. 

Hi @Dana Boyd Both have quality data.

Fueled by a robust education system, a supportive business environment, and an enviable quality of life, Austin continues to magnetize companies and is poised to lead tech innovation for years to come.

Tax sales may not get a lot of activity but whet it lacks in volume it makes up ten fold in quality.