It's a super affordable real estate market where you can still find deals that hit the 1% rule and positive cash flow/great cap rates.

Honestly, unless you’re in a high-end market where buyers or renters expect it, dropping thousands on a sprinkler system probably isn’t your best ROI move—especially if the property has been sitting for months.

At that point in time the market was still hot for properties at my price point in my buy box.

Some renters may hesitate, but if the rental market is strong and insurance is covered in your numbers, it can still work.

Quote from @Robel Nessro: How is President Trump going to effect the Real Estate Industry, will it benefit the investors or impact the market and investors?  

To determine what to offer on a rental property:Determine reasonable market rent, NOT the highest!

Which ones will still deliver in a down market? 

Analyze Rental Comps & Market Trends•Look at recent rental comps in the community—not just those from a year ago, but the most recent listings with similar size, layout, and features.

Maine in particular has a few markets with a decent amount of multifamilies.

Welcome Joshua, I work the Atlanta market.