😂Plenty of lovely folks there, plus it's where Cannon Air Force Base is located, but we soon discovered that just having a base nearby didn't necessarily make for a lively real estate market.Shortly after that, we adopted our MUCHAS criteria:M - Near a military baseU - Has at least one college or universityC - Has a Costco or equivalentH - Has a hospital ranked at least as a Level II Trauma CenterA - Has a commercial airportS - Has a Sprouts (organic grocery) or equivalentThis has led us to look at often-overlooked markets like Lubbock, Texas and Augusta, Georgia.May be worth a look for you as well!

Check for properties with similar squarre footage, location and amenities. 

Investing close to where you live and a place where you would want to live has advantages like being able to check on your property and meet with your team.

Thank you76542 is going to be the best zip code to be in. 76543 you are going to want to tread carefully and be sure to check the specific neighborhood and street you are looking at. 76549 has 2 divisions that are very different.

I would check with an insurance agent for an actual quote

Half of me wants to gather as much information as I can before making an offer, but the other half of me wants to just make the offer so the seller knows I'm serious, then check all the leases and expenses during the due diligence phase. 

Thanks in advance.Hi Timothy, I personally recommend checking out Columbus OH.

After the Pricelabs CEO checked my settings I went from 25% occupancy to 90% occupancy within 4 days.  

Definitely check into the terms and restrictions of the specialty loan.

Check on ownership status before you get into escrow.Get multiple inspections to be able to really determine the extent of repairs.Try to align yourself with the best contractors, had good referrals, but somehow nobody stood behind their warranties.Have a good lawyer and local accounting firm.Talk to locals to see how things are done and what's happening around you.Have patience!