Our buy box specifically focuses on vacation destination accommodations - including boutique motel/hotel, campgrounds, treehouses, cabins, etc.   

Quote from @Tiarra Delaney: Quote from @Wale Lawal: @Tiarra DelaneyYou're in a strong position to grow, and focusing on cash flow and equity will guide your decisions.

If you are patient, it will come into focus for you.Best of luck as you get going, and feel free to ask any questions.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

Focus on areas with high tenant demand, solid cash flow, and potential for long-term appreciation, and you'll be on your way to securing a great investment.Good luck!

I should probably focus less on the highs and lows and aim for that average ARV per location and what buyers/renters are looking for. 

Or should I take advantage of my low living costs and focus on investing out of state in a more affordable market?

While the first farmer struggles to keep up, the second farmer’s fields are growing ten times faster because he let go and focused on the bigger picture."

Focusing solely on numbers often leads to the purchase of low-quality properties.

It could give you peace of mind as you focus on your family and move to your new home, without the additional stress of managing a second property from afar.Best of luck with your decision!