But I hit a wall.First: Trying to find out what similar properties in the area (10 m radius) rent for, I used rentcast and rentometer for this, but they gave me two very different results.

A good number of homes in the surrounding area have been renovated and are fetching $260k+ in SP....however I'm having a hard time trying to price mine for market.

There's some benefit with contacting a CPA now which is mostly just building the relationship and seeing if the two of you are a good fit.

I would say the less desirable areas of Dallas county have a pretty nice ratio.

Teaming up with Mexican retail giant El Puerto de Liverpool, the family has made a $3.8 billion bid at $23 per share.Nordstrom, like many department stores, is struggling with changing retail trends, including competition from discount chains and the rise of online shopping.

I am trying to figure out if it's good idea to invest in that area. 

After you get some basic information from there, you should use the enemy method to identify how well competitors do in the area. 

From personal experience, outdoor entertainment areas, modern kitchens, and even beach gear can make a huge difference.

What areas in Louisville would you recommend for LTR?

(We're aware of the five year look back period for Medicaid eligibilty but it's not a big factor in our decision to do this.)We would get the house appraised so we can document paying FMV.House would be purchased with cash (it's a small home in a rural area and value is low)Inlaws would sign a lease so that it becomes a legitimate rental and we can deduct expenses, etc.