I have looked into a few ways to analyze deals, but not too sure what seems to be the most popular choice.

They gave us a non refundable move in fee ( popular in Chicago) no security.

We knew the area was growing and popular so we agreed.

@Jeff CaravalhoYou can certainly invest a solo 401k in certain precious metals as long as certain requirements are met, such as the pureness level requirement of .995 fineness (99.5% pure).Here are some popular GOLD metals that can be held in both IRAs and solo 401k plans. 

The property itself went on the rental listings last week and so far, it's the most popular listing for the area (according to zillow), which I hope is a good sign. 

It is near Broad Ripple Village which is a popular place in Indianapolis for college students and young professionals to pair up and rent houses as a group.

Don’t just look in the popular “nice” neighborhoods.

.), but, to summarize:I think the areas surrounding Newark, like East Orange/Orange are quite popular for investors currently, and where I'm actively investing.

Columbus is not comparable to smaller or other "popular" cities like Indianapolis, Nashville...Raleigh, Cleveland, etc...where there is a lot of value add opportunity still.

But for it to become a popular application it would have to offer value in a way above and beyond just finding leads.