Findlay is a real oppotunity beause you’ve got a combination of stable job sources, a decent population size, and often lower acquisition costs compared to bigger metros.About choosing an agent..

Here are some key highlights from the report, which compares December 2024 to December 2023:*The median sales price in the greater Austin metro rose slightly by 1.4% to $450,000.

Verify employment and call previous landlords to avoid tenants with red flags.Rent Setting: Research comparable rentals in your neighborhood to ensure your rent is competitive.Use Technology: RentRedi is a great choice.

The income amounts look to be long-term rental (which they are and came in 30% lower than what the STR average did) and 2. why did the appraiser look at homes 20 miles away to compare to when there are PLENTY of rentals in town...

I create a simple spreadsheet and compare my CoC return and Return on Equity (ROE).

I wasn’t looking to add value or find something off-market because the time and effort just didn’t seem worth it compared to focusing on my career.

Compare it to the area you grew up in.

It’s a little more work to set up, but if you get a solid property manager, it’s not as scary as it sounds.If I were you, I’d keep digging into the Capitol region, NJ, and CT—compare the numbers, and maybe even start building connections with agents or wholesalers in those areas.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Great question @Lorraine Hadden,You should always compare both side by side to see the advantages /disadvantages to each.