It is not an exact science, and can be subjective to the market. 

*I know the markets really well even better than some local agents.

I bought some commercial properties (5, 6, and 11 units) and they were all off-market and seller-financed.Learn how to make the numbers work for you and the seller.

Start by analyzing cash flow and market demand for each property to decide which one to rent out.

Has anyone had good experience with Furnished Finder in your market or if in Houston even better?

Pushing into other, close-by, markets is the best (and maybe only) way to make it work.

One strategy is to pursue properties (in your preferred markets) that have been listed for sale for over 90 days (even longer is better).

Hi Noy, Pittsburgh is a strong market for investors.

It’s exciting to hear about your plans to dive into this field, and Chicago is a fantastic market to explore once you move there.It sounds like you’re on the right track with your interest in House Hacking, Mid-Term Rentals, Short-Term Rentals, and the BRRRR strategy.

I noticed the market was shifting, so didn't run to get under contract until day 43 of the identification period.