There are surely STR Facebook groups for this location.

I know an investor in Minneapolis that specializes in this feel free to dm me.

There are tons of filters you can use including out of town owners, single family, multi fam, equity percentage…etc. https://www.melissa.com

We then re-iterate how rent is paid for us (we use AppFolio).

We’re currently using it for multi-family properties in a few core markets.While redIQ is a much more sophisticated tool that focuses on properties with over 50 units, our system is perfect for properties up to 50 units, providing an efficient solution for managing lead intake and financial analysis without the complexity of larger systems.Here’s how it works:Lead Intake & Processing: Automatically processes broker emails and key documents (OMs, Rent Rolls, T12s, etc.).Quick Review: Evaluates leads based on key metrics like IRR, price per unit, and more.Detailed Analysis: Extracts data from documents, evaluates financials, and identifies additional income sources.Market Research Integration: Automates checks on flood zones, demographics, school quality, etc.Deal Tracking: Uses Google Sheets to visually organize lead data—while not a full database system, it provides a simple and efficient way to store and track deals without the need for a full-fledged database like MongoDB.Financial Analysis: Built-in underwriting and financial modeling with automated reports.In addition to ZCG, I also own a portfolio of properties.

This is one of the biggest insulation issues second only to the attic.

This may seem controversial or “not by the book” for many.  

Most people use their phone and it’s a pain to stay logged in on your phone. 

@Matthew Mclean I use an accountant my spouse uses TurboTax.

In general, what sources and heuristics do you use to determine if an area can support new construction in general, and in specific in GNO?