If you are in an inexpensive area that is growing, you can often get both  cash flow AND great appreciation.With that in mind, I thought it worth sharing this fresh US Census data. 

Utilize tools such as market data and the BiggerPockets calculator. 

The Appraiser does not create the market data.

Re property size, from the data I’ve seen, it tends to be pretty linear in the Smokies.

Can you point me to an article, or some of your own data so I can see why?

@Bonnie CerrutiTry neighborhood scout: https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/Any data you look at donfirm the data is within the last year or 18 months and not more than 2.

I recommend relying on actual data.

Plus as you grow you have all your old data and you have the systems in place from the start.The only way I'd suggest using no property management software and just using excel or whatever to track rent income is if you just had a few single family homes or something as a hobby.

Once you have them under contract, just post them here under the Classifieds forum.Of course, to do it right you'll need many pics, an outline of any needed repairs, projected ARV with supporting data, etc.

Market Leader.The CRM is a trap for all your data.