That would be the first step, make sure you identify the neighborhoods you want to target, and which ones to avoid.

I am looking for tools that might identify prospective tenants who would play the covid card.  

This will identify the number of current units that are rented out.   

They both basically start the same way (identifying a distressed property with value-add opportunity) and a "live-in" version of both is possible.

Which has driven home prices up about 25% (i see houses that were 460 now 550, a rise in last 2-3 months alone).So i want to invest outside of my local area but am unsure of how to identify good markets, any helps is greatly appreciated.

The lady couldn't even correctly identify and incandescent vs LED vs fluorescent bulb...These people are really starting to sound like scammers who are setting me up for something....

The Closing is scheduled for later this month, then the clock will start ticking on the 45 day deadline to identify potential properties for the exchange! 

Also, lots of folks on this thread have identified Austin as an example of this trend... this to me is actually a counterexample, as Austin is absolutely a "bit city" and is more populous than San Fran, Seattle, Denver, Washington DC, even if it's lower cost. 

I also identify with the aversion to the daily “grind” and look forward to the day I can step away as well!

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