A rental package includes a letter indicating why this change is occurring, similar comps in the area, and options that he can do, e.g. move out all the stuff in a month, pay a high month to month rate, a lower 6 month rate, or an even more reasonable 12 month rate.

I brought in a top GC to run the renovation of the project and as the operator of a property management company with over 75 units under management (mix of retail and residential) I'm able to help design its future state to maximize revenue and minimize costs.

That new payment does not leave much room for unexpected expenses, but assuming you did a renovation you may be expecting minimal repairs.

I am trying to obtain some sort of checklist or list of demographics/indicators that would help me determine the market I would like to invest in!

They indicated that it would be well over $100k.

Like @Nick C. said, no...not unless there are some indicators, like tree roots or cracked concrete....

So i'm 24, currently looking to purchase my first rental property - a SFH 3br, 1-2bathrooms, sub 200K, but i've been hesitant to purchase because i don't yet trust myself, and a bit of fear, since obviously it's my fi...

The fact that he doesn't have any money saved, indicates poor money management.

The goal should be maximal after-tax gains; NOT minimal taxes. 

. - Minimize cash upfront as much as possible, particularly with rates as they are- DIY what you can, but pay local pros where it saves time and backache.