Or do I look into a market like Las Cruces, NM, or Lubbock, TX, as an example of bigger markets I have looked at and am somewhat familiar with?

Quote from @Matthew Cook: Dig into those comps with a realtor doing business in that market.

For example, I can't see a way to use any marketing packages??? 

All the information is there if you actively pursue it.I think that many of these coaching programs are designed for those who want someone to walk them through the process.

My last remodeling co. was a specialty Design Build firm.

We jointly designed the house to their specs.

Since I'm taking such a cash hit, I asked the sellers agent if they would be able to designate some portion of the sale price ($200k?)

Hi, you seem like a potentially good candidate for DSCR Loans, a loan product that was essentially designed for exactly this - investors that want to build a portfolio relatively quickly and not be slowed down by DTI requirements or other hassles from conventional options.Would be glad to help, also check out this 12-part series published here on BP on everything you would ever want to know on this loan option!

Your choice:1) Because of your failure to prove you have obtained renters insurance upon moving in this is your 5-7-9 (how ever many days required in your market) notice to cure the problem or leave the premises at the end of the month. . 2) Because you have failed to provide prof of renters insurance upon move in a policy will be provided for you starting March 1st through insurance company X at a cost of $xxx.xx.

Here are the markets I’m exploring:St.