So I guess its just needle in a  haystack these days and frankly at least for us there is better use of our time. 

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Or better yet, air which is just silence.I think once people realize it's not the work you do when others are looking, but the work you do when alone without needing others to know or validate you they'll go a lot, lot farther.

Here's a better question to ask yourself:  What business are you in?

Our local market in Columbus has been pretty incredible with price points lower than markets like Austin or Nashville, with a better economic outlook than similar large cities of over 900k people. 

They say we will be better off working through them, with the developers they have approached.Are we better assembling ourselves and working with a developer(s), rather than going through this middle man?

You do potentially get more stable tenants in some far suburbs due to better schools but the rents typically dont proportionately match the higher prices. 

Would a long-term rental be a better option just to get some experience with the home-buying process, before jumping into Airbnbs?

There is no “hard money” purchase option in the realtor offer forms, so cash kinda makes sense, but there is a spot for “other,” which maybe is a better spot?

PEI here.. looking to move to NB when I finish school and start investing in Saint John/Moncton as they have much better deals.