Lower priced markets in central valley have better rent/price but lower appreciation compared to bay area.   

Other cities have lower relocation fees (would research those amounts whatever city someone wants to buy).

Lower-cost areas like Southern Arkansas may offer solid returns on investment.Good luck!

We would figure a price that was commensurate with the lower rental rates so that we could get commercial financing given the DCR requirement of 1.25 or higher.

Should I look at new construction properties in new communities that seem to be appreciating or older property that has lower mortgage and more likely to cash flow? 

Don’t be afraid to put in lower, fair offers.

I'm in OH and we have property values on the lower side, I do these regularly.

Here are some quick end-of-year tax strategies to offset rental income:Cost Segregation: Buy a short-term rental (STR), put it into service, and use cost segregation to accelerate depreciation.Prepay Expenses: Pay for repairs and insurance now to deduct this year.Defer Income: Delay rent until next year to lower this year’s taxable income.Maximize Deductions: Deduct property taxes, mortgage interest, and insurance.Charitable Donations: Donate before year-end to reduce taxable income.These won’t offset W-2 income but will help reduce rental taxes.

I"m a big fan of Xero as an alternative QuickBooks for rentals mainly due to much lower cost and still having a robust accounting software.

The rent to price ratio's look really good for Texas (as well as compared to national levels) and my models cashflow at 20% down if the rate is at 5% or lower, really at the current rates its more breakeven but there Refi potential over the coming years and there is appreciation upside in my opinion with the new Tom Thumb, HEB, and Target breaking ground this year making Forney a more classic style suburb.