@Julie Garner This contractor texted me after I received the quote to let me know that materials are included.

I am now looking to enter the Chicago market, I have heard good things about that market.

Here are the markets I’m exploring:St.

Understanding STR regulations in a market is an essential "must do" when it comes to evaluating a short term rental.

The seller can supply everything they used to market, pictures, ad copy, etc., but they cannot sell their AirBnB account to another person.

The "best market" is less about the market per se and more about the deal you're able to find in my opinion.

I am not in the flipping market but I handle multifamily transactions for buyers and sellers who are very transactional.

I wanted to see what markets have both a relatively high rent-to-price ratio and high appreciation.

How do you identify emerging markets before they become over saturated?

Hi Anthony-You asked about the best ways to find off-market deals for your in-laws to buy and move into and you are focussed on the Santa Barbara, CA area which I have been to and it is gorgeous.It kind of reminds me of an Ann Arbor on the ocean. :)Anyway, I like your strategy of driving and looking for houses in need of repair and sending handwritten letters and contacting rentals for the reasons you gave.