How do I know the vacancy rate / how long it took to find renters for comparable properties?

This would imply AA has an effective tax rate of ~3.5% for an investment property 

We have shifted from flip to hold due to the market interest rates which tend to result in longer holding times and carrying costs. 

While evictions are part of the business, that rate is far beyond normal.

l'd look into local credit unions, they often have lower rates and better terms than big banks.

This means the rental rates are average nothing to write home about, but the increase you'll get in appreciation is amazing, but not liquid until you sell. 

For those willing to embrace a broader horizon, long distance investing not only enhances potential returns but also builds a resilient investment strategy with significantly lower cost to entry for real estate investing.I’d love to hear your thoughts: would you consider long distance real estate investing to seek out greater rates of return and a lower investment cost? 

This is tough to do with today's high prices and mortgage rates, which is why so many investors have slowed down or stopped investing until the market turns favorable again.Below is an example of a single-family home in Allentown.

The short version is that you want a strong and diverse job market, low unemployment rates, a growing population, low vacancy rates and new development, affordability/cost of living, real estate laws and court system, good schools, and low crime.Check out the videos from Dave Meyers with BiggerPockets.

Its interesting which countries have low birth rates and which countries do not.