There will be day of reckoning when market correction occurs, and it's not beyond the horizon.

Compare Cleveland to Jersey City, NJ or Boston, MA. 

Is there a way that I could submit properties to someone and pay them for doing the comps for me? Or is there a way to get software that can do it?

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

Comparatively a conventional mortgage of $300k @ 6.75% P&I would equal a monthly payment of $1945 with approximately $10,275 TOTAL paid towards principal during the first three years. - Close Cash & Refinance.

Are they a pain to service compared to standard machines?

., must share certain attributes (bedrooms, bathroom, etc.).T3: Compare property typeI came to the result of above 200k and am looking for advice/comments from experienced investors on my decision.

Things in my self managed Ocean city property were smooth compared to my PM managed property in Lancaster.

Also, at a lower price point OR by offering more than comparable rentals that good tenant stays longer causing you less expenses for turnover/vacancy.