The economy is strong and you tend to find responsible people with good credit.

If the market is showing strong fundamentals then I can more easily justify valueing my property at a lower cap, especially if the velocity of the market is strong.

It wouldn't be a strong odor like something that was soaked, but it could be enough that you get the scent of it and can't figure out exactly where it is coming from.   

I would pick an area that is B/C class with a housing inventory that has some value to be added with strong rental demand and ideally low enough crime for you to feel comfortable going there at night.

With the addition of the ADU properties will have strong cap rates. 

I'm reviewing my social presence to see where I can separate myself from the pack.

Besides the strong offer price, think of any other creative ways to make your offer just a little sweeter for the seller.

The Poconos market took another 3 years to bottom out while the rest of the markets were already strongly in rebound mode.

I would strongly suggest if that is the case that you confer with a licensed tax attorney and not rely on the guidance of an IRA custodian. 

Join a couple of limited partnerships or find a strong active investor and bring some of the money to some JVs.