Also, their past decks don't provide the type of basic information that any sophisticated investor would need to evaluate them (like skin in the game etc.).

For example at a typical showing, buyers like to have an expert with them who can help really evaluate a property, not just a door-opener as you seem to think will work.

Perhaps some employee change, this is my first month with them, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

To pick a location, I understand I want to evaluate median income, a large population of those approaching retirement age, and a decently dense population.

You've shown other investors the value of keeping your head high, persisting, evaluating your OPTIONS, and picking the one that sets you up for success as you move from a bad situation to a better one.

Here are some key points to help you evaluate the opportunity using AirDNA:1.

Further Evaluation (Professional based)Comment 2: Yard wetComment 23/24/25/26/27: Electrical WorkComment 4/5/6/7/40: Glass repairs/sealedComment 28/29/30: Hvac repairsComment 49: Chimney inspected/cleanedRepair (Handyman based)Comment 3: Vegetation removalComment 12: Leaking hose bibComment 13: Sewer cap replacedComment 19: Door knob replacedComment 22: Replace all batteries in smoke detectorsComment 38: Replace clamp in sinkComment 39: Replace dishwasherComment 41/48: Dry wall prepareComment 44/47: Door repairHave you decided on a property manager yet?

As long as you paid a contractor or someone who’s not an employee $600 or more in a tax year, you are required to issue them a Form 1099, regardless of whether you paid them via cash, check, or another method.

A lot of moving pieces to sometimes evaluate by looking back.  

Start with a list of cities with a metro population greater than 1M, and evaluate each city against all the additional criteria.