For vacant units, consider virtual staging through VirtualStaging.ai or something like that to help prospective tenants visualize the space.Hope this helps expand your marketing toolkit.

Out of the areas in KY that is not one I would have thought would be on most out of state investors radars.I am still in the initial stages of my research, but Owensboro made into the list while choosing candidates based on cities with diverse economy with significant industries for an LTR.

If you are looking to work with a STR focused realtor that probably has the most STR sales in the area, is an STR investor himself, has a STR property management company and assists with staging if needed, and can give you a true pulse on the market, I recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.

Higher-end finishes and staging make sense for a flip but aren’t always ideal for a rental.

Holding on to three properties might not be the best thing for me to do in this stage of the game now.

Look into neighborhoods like Clark Fulton, Jefferson, West Park and Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, Old Brooklyn, and Newburgh Heights. 

Photo quality is important to drive traffic, and staging can improve photos and prospect appreciation during tours. 

Here I will breakdown each stage in the attempts to help us all become more savy investors. 

Ongoing Development: While new housing is coming to the area, Griffin is still in the early stages of its redevelopment.

Having the GC or someone else upload photos/video after each stage would be ideal.