For example, one property was in a distressed market where comparable properties have seen a ~8% decline in average rents over the last 18 months (the period since completing renovation project).

So I just closed on my first rental property and have it posted on Zillow, it is in a desirable area and I priced it competitively when directly comparing it to other listings.

Comparing Verizon (one of a handful of cell phone providers) and a PM company, which is ridiculously competitive industry, is comparing an apple to an orange.

To choose the loan choice that best suits your financial objectives and preferences, compare options including conventional loans, FHA loans, VA loans, and down payment assistance programs.

I'm in Austin, and housing prices are almost comparable to California prices.

You can get top dollar likely, but it still needs to be reasonable and comparable. if it’s a declining town with not many attractions or amenities, then it’s likely there’s no rentals available because nobody wants to live there. mot sounds like you may be describing more situation #1, in which case it’s a ripe opportunity if you can get a deal on a property

You can do the work at cost so you are invariably saving money, compared to us who can't swing a hammer, on all of your projects.

I'd run the numbers for a DSCR cash out refi and compare them next to a HELOC and a HELOAN.

Start comparing the rent to value rations and make sure a property in that area will even cash flow. 

@Heather Evans with Nashville prices comparable to Denver's, why not just invest in Denver?