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@Tony Schmucker Now that you know all of those markets work from a Macro perspective you should look to see where you want to live for 2-3 years and what your and your wife's income will be in those markets.

It's not difficult to find tenants if the property is marketed correctly.

I'm seeing growth with the STR market where I am at.

Market fundamentals to consider: population growth, average income, median home price and average rent, crime rate.

Have you looked into the local STR and MTR markets?

This can be a great way to get leads on off market properties.

This is definitely the place to learn and network with folks in your market or the market you're interested. 

Many markets have strict regulations that could rule them out.

In today’s competitive real estate market, where inventory is tight and opportunities seem few and far between, many potential buyers are overlooking a game-changing option: renovation loans like the 203(k) and HomeStyle.