We have seen this first hand in the Chicago market as well.

Their systems, professionalism, communication & ability to resolve issues that arise when they come up is above anyone else in the industry in my opinion.

Lawton, Oklahoma. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/lawton-oklahoma-is-the-be...I used data from The Market Finder https://www.biggerpockets.com/markets and AirDNA.coI found out Lawton is one of the Market Finder's picks hottest 25 LTR also.Here are a few caveats before people tell me how wrong I am.1) I probably have a location bias, as I am primarily in Texas and the Southeast markets.

Got fed up with the property and listed it for sale under market value $180k. 

Galveston is among several other TX markets on AirDNA's ranking of best vacation rental markets in the next five years.

You’ll learn about tenant relationships, property management, and the overall real estate process, which will be invaluable as you grow your investment portfolio.Market Research: Since you’re in Long Island, do some research on the local rental market.

The problem is their capital is tied up, so I've been asked if I would like to purchase the house and then lease it back to them.Here are some pros/cons that I can think of:Pros:-We haven't agreed to a rent amount, but it will be above market rate.  

Sounds like it is long enough that in my market you will need an electrician to add an outlet on both sides.B.

@Sachin Amin  it depends, in some zoning it is cumlitive such that in commercial you can do residential, and industrial you can do anything. 

If the city's requirements are bare-bones but all active rental listings are more elaborate, we go with the market trends to make sure we are competitive & provide what tenants are looking for.