Fortunately, all the stars aligned and I was able to hold for couple years and then sell at a pretty high value.

Since then, I've aligned with a private money lender; now I'm shifting my focus to BRRRR.

Furthermore, it would be important for you, as i'm sure you are beginning to understand, to align yourself with someone that knows the area or a specific area really well. as some others have mentioned, central CT is a great market. i have been investing there since 2012 including during my 4 years living in Houston, TX. the numbers there are awesome. let me know how i can help. definitely have great contacts i can share also, like an agent, attorney, etc. 

There's nothing wrong with that but that is also not always aligned with what a long-term rental investor wants. 

They would be better aligned and it still looks to be a good potential.

@Bryant ReamsWhy are you buying the home if it does not align with your goals/criteria?

If not, then the pref will likely be lower to align with lower risk. 

That shows an additional alignment of interest.

The agent's incentives will never be properly aligned to do what is best for their clients.

There are many different ways to invest in real estate, just make sure what you want aligns to your long term goals.