Look into meetups through BiggerPockets, local REIA (Real Estate Investors Association) groups, or even events in nearby Seattle.

There’s a smaller hospital nearby and a large one the city up but I don’t think the nearby ones cover the point you’re making.

Sales comparison A common method that compares the property to similar properties nearby and their relative prices.

I'm wondering how anyone does it in this area, or maybe I just have not been looking for long enough.I really would like to purchase in my area as it would be my first rental property, and I am most familiar with the northern VA area If this is not to be, I also am wondering what markets nearby would be better.I’m also in Fairfax County, and you’re absolutely right: Fairfax County and much of Northern VA are tough markets for cash flow, especially starting out without a substantial down payment.

I currently own a successful short-term rental in Fort Lauderdale and have identified a new property nearby that I’m confident will perform well.

Last year we began testing different places by staying in Carrillo and Junquillal with day trips to a lot of other nearby beaches. 

I'm in Oviedo nearby, love Ormond and it's a great market!

Your listing description does not highlight any nearby attractions or points of interest. 4.

Also, there's a property nearby on E Marquise that is for rent at $1.21/SF (and presumably with access to the entire property), which would suggest a rental rate for yours at $2,388.

@Johnny Bartel Knowing what I know about Peoria, is there a certain neighborhood or nearby towns that would interest you?