@Frank Newsome the profile you started here on BP yesterday, doesn't show where you are from.So, not sure how you picked those 4 markets, other than they are all in Michigan.We're in the Metro Detroit market, not the other 3.Our website has a map showing all the cities in Macomb, Oakland & Wayne Counties, that make up Metro Detroit. 

What is the best way to determine the areas of a large metro area that are best for section 8 rentals?

Managed to steer clear of the fraud in Metro Detroit, but did get interviewed by the FBI once.

You mostly hear about Self Storage and the 1 to 3 mile radius.We are on the East side of a 1mm metro city area.

How often do you peruse the FB Group Metro Detroit Real Estate Investors?

@Nathan Gesner and @Jonathan GreeneAgree with both of you.There are only two good ones I can think of.Every Turnkey provider here in Metro Detroit has taken advantage of investors. 

Part of the value of the STR is that we will plan to use this property 4-8 times per year.The property is a few hours from the major metro that I live in, and is a vacation destination for lots of people in my area.

I bought from a primary homeowner in Indianapolis metro area who took really good care of this home (I did live in this house and rented it out when I moved back to California) and from a flipper in Indy more recently.As far as primary homeowners, they can range from taking really good care of the house to someone who has a lot of deferred maintenance - I renovated a local property that had a lot of issues.  

.- Strategic Location: Close to major commuter routes (I-495, US-29) and public transit (Metro).High Demand: Inventory in Silver Spring remains tight, driving competitive offers for move-in-ready properties.Diverse Market: A mix of young professionals and families ensures a broad buyer pool.

. :) Not sure if its like that in any other bad traffic metro I know OR does not have it and I dont think its  that way in Seattle either