We are based in NYC but are considering (as of now) locations outside of NY but within a 300 mile radius. 

While different industries may have additional location requirements, there are four basic requirements.Low crime: Companies are unlikely to establish new operations in high-crime cities.

It’s a growing city and in a great location close to Orlando, Gainesville and Jacksonville.here’s the link to the RealWealth article that was mentioned above by Chrishttps://realwealth.com/learn/best-places-to-buy-rental-property/amp/#

There are many people on this site pushing those locations that have not historically kept up with inflation.Btw I advocate all newbies start local even if their local market has not kept up with inflation.  

It’s on the rise but you just have to be selective regarding location and try to go for turnkey or keep it minimal regarding rehab  So you don’t have a nightmare story trying to manage a rehab from Out of Town. 

It seems like location would be especially critical with pad-split (and similar systems), but I’d love to hear your thoughts on what to watch out for in terms of zoning, safety, or demand.Also, I’ve traditionally rented out units the regular way, so I’m curious how screening tenants works for you with the pad-split (and similar) model.

Location, location, location. 

Can't speak to RAD's portfolio elsewhere but it seems like a sizeable portion of RAD's assets are located in Philadelphia and from my review that portfolio is largely comprised of C/D located assets levered with hard money debt so not sure if there's much equity that can be squeezed out of those assets if sold.

If you buy good properties in good locations you can do fine in Buffalo. 

It's a 5th wheel located at a campground.