I’ve seen reports highlighting its population growth potential: http://www.thestate.com/news/l...And I’ve seen reports throwing cold water on their growth prospects: https://www.postandcourier.com...Anyone have experience there? 

To highlight the impact of inflation, I created the image below.

They are highlighting that the developer is vertically integrated as they will be both the contractor and developer.

Moved from the Midwest recently (to Denver), at a high level everything performs better cashflow-wise in the Midwest.The appreciation is generally slower, but your properties perform better out of the gate.Here's a recent BiggerPockets article that highlights up-and-coming markets, this may be helpful: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Some are really just winging it, so if that is your JP, it is good to have the property code printed, have things highlighted, have copies to provide them.   

Hi @Christopher Owens,I haven't read through all the comments here, but I'm sure the Midwest markets have been highlighted.

I decide to get my feet with and take a leap of faith in SFH investing I recently purchased a 100k property in Missouri relying solely on roofstock’s “certification” and inspection  .It was a decent 1956 ranch with a some recent repairs based on resolving issues highlighted in the first so called inspection I put in an offer and it was accepted instantly.

For a short-sale to make sense for an investor, usually we are looking for a bigger spread, and that level of negotiating, supporting comps, inspection report to highlight damage can be key to getting the right level of discount on the short. 

It's crucial to ensure that your property's online listing is detailed, highlighting amenities, location, and pricing.

I only highlighted the Bay Area because that is where the OP is currently located as am I.