Their online payment system doesn't recognize non traditional banks (credit unions) so your hit with $27 fee to pay with debit or have to take time out of your schedule and go to a Western Union for a $3.95 fee.

Quote from @Alyssa Wright: I would definitely recommend looking into the Western Pennsylvania market, especially for Section 8/subsidized housing!

As for insurance I deal a lot with that here in Tahoe and western Reno.

I am an investor and exploring opportunities in Western Mass.Thanks

Best to you & all of Western Carolina. 

I mean you take most mid western or deep south cities and over 50% of the SFRs are rentals. were as on the coasts maybe 10% of sfrs are rentals there is a reason.

Is there another mountain area with much higher cap rates, even out of state but preferably in the upper western US?

Matthew - New Western is a large wholesaler in the Philadelphia area, so not sure if they are looking for more people on their team.

Here in Western NC and greater Asheville we have several thousand people who are suddenly displaced due to Hurricane Helene.

Look into off market properties in your area- whether through Facebook or an investment brokerage like New Western.