It's a local investor meetup that meets on the first Tuesday of every month.

Then I'd push those factors out if there were no good comps.  2 miles, 6 months.  2 miles 12 months , etc.It takes some local knowledge to know when you're pushing those parameters out too far to be useful. 

Take the time to connect with investor-friendly pros who understand your strategy, and don’t rely solely on pro formas—talk to local investors and analyze real numbers.

Cracking and structural problems occur because the sinking of the home is not being 100% distributed but usually only localized causing an imbalance. 

.• Networking & Local Groups:Engaging with local wholesalers and real estate investment associations can also lead to referrals for quality data sources.

Narrow your top cities, build a local team, and refine your financial analysis to position yourself for success.Good luck!

Check with your local credit union.

Since you're focusing on affordable markets in the Midwest and South, it’s important to verify rental demand, property taxes, and local landlord laws.

Also confirm if its a planned community sometimes they have multiple HOA (master and local) that this can fall under. 

We have one property in a local market but are looking to expand into markets that have more promising outlooks (Population growth, jobs, etc)