But even if crime mapping is unavailable I would recommend calling or visiting the local police department and having a talk with them about the safety of the neighborhood/block. 

I would use a local lender for sure. 

He says the son is going to a local private school for the semester and when the semester is over the aunt is going back to china.

The local community is growing as people move out of the city and into the mountains.

.  :-)Hope that helps.Mike What is your process for finding and establishing relationship with good local cleaner and handyman?

2nd - Consult with Local R.E.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

These occupancy rates local to my STRs is down significantly from years before the quota (esp compared to 2019 and 2022) In addition, only mission beach has hit its quota.  

Like Gabe was saying, it probably isn't a bad idea to go to some local meetups and rub shoulders with some people who have been doing this a while and don't mind sharing some of their contacts with you.Good luck!

In our local MLS the year over year appreciation was a little over 5%.