WikipediaLow crime rate: Never invest in any city on this list: The most dangerous cities in America, rankedLow operating costs: Good indicators of a pro-business climate include:Property taxes: State Property Tax Rates - Rocket Mortgage.State average insurance cost: Insurance - ValuePenguinState income taxes: Tax FoundationLow risk of a natural disaster: Natural disasters can devastate your property and the surrounding community, leading to job losses and the closure of shops and businesses.

If you want a lower downpayment way of investing without moving into the property, I recommend the BRRRR method. 

It's crucial to consult with a tax professional who understands the nuances of your situation to determine the most appropriate and cost-effective method for your tax filings.

This are the best few hundreds of EURs you will invest and can save you thousands.On my case, i'm currently in the process of investing in 2 properties in Sagres for tourism, as the zone belongs to a natural reserve and supply is very limited (i also hired the 2 ppl i mentioned above).

What is the most efficient method to connect with potential renters or claims representatives?

And maybe it's not all or nothing for a given method, sometimes a combination of various financing tools is what wins.

Does anyone use another method of goal setting or periodic review method?

I am the only real estate investor with my bookkeeper and at first she thought this was a little overboard but once she started setting rules in Quickbooks to simplify her work she quickly realized how simple this method makes things.

Often times when a builder/buyer moves too fast, or is too busy and overlooks a key piece of due diligence, the unethical ones will try the "scorched earth" method and blame everyone but themselves, even when they know it was their own mistake, and they'll see if they can scare you, the seller, the title company et al into paying damages/fixing their problem. 

Really depends on what you're looking for, the nature of the project and again, location.