And I've certainly gathered that people have different opinions about which markets are worth investing in. I

@Sam Shueh @Theresa Harris thank you both for replying.Sam, we don't need to rent as we own the home we live in, I just want out and before market loses anymore steam (seems we may have already lost $25,000 off sale price but I know that can change).Theresa, the home I am considering putting a bid on would be an eventual rental.

I also have it as a clause in my lease and is one of the things I mention verbally during the lease signing or move-in.  I

The agent also is a friend my wife and myself. 2) My coop still hasn't released their financials and said it "should" be in by another week and a half. 3) By the time, the financials are in (if they are in), I will be on vacation for 2 weeks.

Hi Jason,  welcome to bigger pockets,  what part of Arkansas do you live in?  I

@Danielle WolterHi Danielle,I my opinion spending $350 and getting a hotel for a couple of nights is a small price to pay to do your due deligence on a market you would like to invest in.  I

@Michael BaumThe area were planning on buying in is about 30 North of the Salt Lake airport.

So the longer leases really just end up locking the landlord in. I

My wife and I own 3 properties, 2 SFR's (we manage our self) and the home we live in. I

The community that I purchased in is very family oriented, which is a demographic that I hope to attract.