Mailers as a mono-action to lead creation is ridiculous, and this form of marketing has never been designed for such any more than a billboard is for getting "leads". 

The reality that neither view is realistic or probable.The best advice I can give would be to underwrite for long-term leases as that can be an acceptable exit strategy, but be prepared to execute well on your MTR strategy (great interior design along with profesisonal photos and concierge servive). 

This means investors are not only benefiting from rental income but also from long-term value growth as these areas develop further.With all these factors in mind, Indianapolis is quickly becoming a prime market for short-term rental investors.

The entire system is designed to just be this 1 thing, color int he lines, don't venture out, just follow these steps. 

I'm comfortable with putting together estimates for the rehab, at least for the up-front financial analysis prior to getting real bids from contractors.What I'm less equipped to do is project the lease up story based on supply, demand, and other factors relevant to the area.

Of course this depends on a multiple factors but if you are in the right market you can totally be profitable. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Closing costs, commissions, property taxes, utilities, interest, and many more costs are always a factor.

The hassle factor of a A-B class tenant vs C-D is drastically different.

When scouting a property as a real estate investor, these three factors are paramount:Location, location, location: It's a cliché for a reason.