Since then, we have done significant renovations and turned the other unit into a "Mid-Term Rental" getting our first guests at a favorable rate, nearly 1.5x the previous rents combined.During our initial appraisal, the closest comp was valued significantly higher, but was completely renovated.

Size (number of bedrooms) and location (closest to theme parks) are two of your biggest factors to consider as you can't change either of those.

If possible, you need to join a mastermind, not only will it give you the tools you need to grow and make this happen but also the support when those closest to you may be negative.

I've walked a couple properties right near me, but I'm curious if other investors in this region have a preference for one of these markets even if it's not the closest to them and why.

There are no data points for feeling safe walking in a neighborhood (crime per block is closest), local restaurants (walkability scores are great), capital pouring in the area, etc, like actually driving a neighborhood and/or area

. :-) there's software that can do this by now (it's the closest to AI), and the way they do is by reading deed record.

I have always invested closest to home so all the little emergency things can be handled locally our network of Contractors Plumbers,Electricians are also all local. out of state plan on at least 4 tripts in the first year if renovating Air fare X4 Hotel /Motel Rental Cars all can drag you into a negative cost cycle. unless the size of the deal makes Travel expenses irrelevent add them to your buget forecasting. 

Anything other than Prong Horn Antelope steak, would like to try some Jackalope though.

I can't really attend any seminars, the closest they ever come to me is Baltimore which is hours away. 

.: I serve steak.Haha, steak definitely comes from the same place that what you serve comes from.Here’s my point, you claim that you can save people $650,000 buying a property and there are hundreds of thousands of vacant properties out there to do this with.