@Henry Clark other than just a normal google search of "population of x" town, is there a specific site you use?

I am in the Charlotte market and surrounding, and I do everything from luxury $950k-$2MM to starter homes from $250k to $300k and townhome sites.

If you are just downloading data room info from brokerage sites and plugging into a model, you are refining your skills on the "act", which is certainly necessary and helps make the process faster.  

OpportunitiesAffordability: Compared to many West Coast markets, Albuquerque properties often come at a more affordable price point, making it possible for investors to get started without a massive initial capital.Rental Demand: Due to the presence of UNM and other educational institutions, there's a consistent demand for rental properties, especially those close to campuses.Cultural Appeal: With its rich Native American and Hispanic heritage, Albuquerque offers cultural festivals, markets, and historical sites.

@Drew Sygit @Gregory Schwartz From this HUD map it is 17 States/DC, and another site says 22 States which may reflect some more recent updates.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

Here is a list of lenders offering such financing: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/50272-list-o...

Conceptually you want to take an approach that minimizes your need to be on site - and for that reason I would advise against BRRRR.

A great REALTOR will help you gather rental history and the cost to own and show you good sites for pulling rental projections, but you will need to do your own calculations.Everyone's mileage varies.

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