While this year has been fun, we are trying to build towards a true long term investment strategy, and continue to grow.Where we live (Upstate/Western NY) real estate reliably slows down when the weather turns cold and the snow piles build.

Ideally for a rental property, you want to attract quality tenants that are reliable and dependable, that’s a complete topic on its own.

I an looking for a reliable handyman in East Mt Airy, Philadelphia for some window repairs, basic electrical work, appliance installations, and some brick work.

San Francisco; there is really no metric I know of other than projected job growth.With the COVID situation, and the possibility that local politicians may want the economy curbed into the gutter for political reasons, I doubt projected job growth would be reliable at this point in the game.Plus Manhattan tends to march to it's own economy. 

How can a LLC that never filed tax returns demonstrate it has income or reliable credit?

I have strong credit and would be able cover the costs in the case the rental situation doesn't come to fruition, however where I am hung up is #1 - comping out properties in these more rural areas where there is lower volume and inventory to compare on a $/sqft basis let alone if the information is available and #2 - the majority of the properties I am looking at are older (built 1960s-1980s) some have cosmetic renovations but likely still old bones..this brings me to the my final point is building your 'team' I how have others found reliable inspectors, handymen, emergency services contractors, even cleaners for rental properties?

@Sarah BridgesShort term rentals are going to be your best return in the area, you might have to put in more work up front setting up a reliable cleaning crew and handyman, but after that things become pretty automated.I always recommend self managing as well.

I want to be a surgeon but lack the experience.

Your Biggest concern with a 203k is picking the right, reliable contractor. 

Reliable long-term appreciationGood Metro Options to look into if moving from Jax and want to stay in Southeast: Atlanta, Nashville, New Orleans, OrlandoImportant item to note: I know Atlanta just created a few restrictions for STR, but still worth looking intoBest,Ben Scarborough