Should I focus on a market in-state or look elsewhere?

Look at their marketing strategy.

I'm grandfathered in to the lower pricing of the past (was originally like $850 for their top plan, and I had 36k a month plan) - and they allowed me to add an additional market (which adds additional 36k a month) for a discounted rate.

Purchase price: $80,000 Contributors: Min Zhang First Deal, off market, turn key, cash flowing, with equity.

One option is to "charge them" rent for the new sq ft at market rates.  

I personally feel it's more bad than good, but others will have a different opinion and it probably depends on your market and skills as a manager.

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

Understanding the market helps to create common ground for us to meet.

Here is an excellent article on housing market expectations on appreciation from one of the world's top investment banking firms Goldman Sachs: What are some of the big differences you’re seeing among US regions?"

I have a rental where market rent for this SFR is around $2000/mo.