It is a great starting point and gives you access to some of your closest competition so you can check out and evaluate their listings on VRBO and airbnb.

The next closest city was Atlanta, which 11% of investors ranked No. 1.Austin's top ranking on this list is unprecedented, according to AFIRE, as a tertiary city has never ranked No. 1 before.https://www.bizjournals.com/au...

Zoom the view on whatever search site until you get the closest 10 rental units to your house. 

Hi, everyone. I'm looking to purchase my first rental property in a location that is a can't miss. The problem is that the price of the homes most in need of repair is beyond what I can afford to pay with cash. I'm gu...

@Francisco GarciaTry your local credit union closest to the property .

I see a similar property (maybe slightly better) sell for 1.4 million about 2.5 miles away (closest one I found that is similar). 

The same two or three names should come up.I think the closest you can get to the interstate in your price range the better.

Start by asking those closest to you who know you the best for some guidance.

If I was still in Williamsburg I would probably stick to that area but now that I'm across the Hudson should I work out of an office closest to the tunnel?

Check with landlord tenant court for the area you are looking at investing in. https://www.rustlawllc.net/Is based in Allentown that's the closest I can get to you.