What's the biggest factor in choosing a location?

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That’s great news, because as an investor yourself, you benefits from having a diverse selection of deals from which to choose.

Finding and choosing reliable, quality people is where I see this option being an issue, along with the time, which with 2 little ones at home on top of working full time is tough to come by.

Agents and loan officers often steer their buyers to business associates, but the buyer still chooses.  

As a renter, I will always choose a unit with a ceiling fan over those without when AC isn't an option.  

Just read an article about this today - turnkey investing is a popular way to get exposure to other markets - read this to determine if it is for you and make sure you choose your turnkey company carefully!

Best of luck in whatever avenue you choose to pursue @Brad Smith.

Regardless of which direction you choose, make sure the follow up message is clear.

If you choose to go that route make sure there eviction rate is low because they are screening the tenants.