My question to all of you REI veterans is this - what is your methodology for target analysis to best identify your areas of investment?  

Anyone who is interested in my methodology or where I got my data (Zillow) feel free to connect with me and I'm happy to share. 1 Memphis, TN 2 Jackson, MS 3 El Paso, TX 4 Winston-Salem, NC 5 Greensboro, NC 6 Scranton, PA 7 Lakeland, FL 8 Tulsa, OK 9 Dayton, OH 10 Chicago, IL  

@Nick Hedberg Flag on the play for methodology, this article is looking at active rentals when they did this.  

@Joe Splitrock  Excellent points and it certainly is important, and likely the reason Airdna uses this methodology. 

I know you aren't syndicating... but his methodology is great.

You may need to alter your methodology if it isn't working for you right now.

After all if you are purchasing fix and flips, you use the exact same methodology to identify, analyze, and structure your deals.

Anyone have success stories, tips, and/or advice on how to best use this methodology? 

There are obviously more CapEx items besides just the roof that I would apply the same methodology to.Other than that, best of luck to you should you pursue this deal!

Your suggestion of asking the lender to use a different methodology for your purposes will not hold much weight as they are working in an environment to protect their interest and sell the mortgage.