By examining these factors, you can develop a deeper comprehension of the dynamic interplay between macroeconomics and the rental property market, and its impact on investment opportunities and property management strategies.Tailoring Strategies for Rental Success:a.

Again, others might feel differently here.3) property level due diligence: (takes seconds to weeks per deal): here is where I drill in with the low-level details.a) pro forma popping: I examine all the assumptions, and see if they are overoptimistic or not.

First I could not disagree more with the sentiments of @Joe Homs and the stats back my view.  

It is however good to stat your LLC and start building business credit. 

Tom Ferry, an amazing realtor trainer that I have taken some of his classes sights these same stats and gives the underlying reasons why: https://www.tomferry.com/blog/87-of-all-agents-fail-in-real-...

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In terms of areas to invest - I am currently looking at a few different options - either Columbus Ohio, or suburbs of Atlanta Georgia (I will be doing a remote investment as I live in NY)Thanks,Gilad Not too familiar with Atlanta's real estate market but for Columbus, I wouldn't look at crime stats.

And that's how I would suggest to examine this type of a property. 

Let's quickly examine the three tactics you indicated:1.

Unless that W-2 job also provides you with stock options or a salary in excess of $300k (no stats to back the $300k up, just an observation I've made with working with tons of different people).