Targeting 24 "rentals flips" of those this year. 

At 6 per 100 in my targetted town there's a ~75 unit shortage, similar 10k population. 

I think you'll be very happy in the Cleveland / Lorain market as well and I always tons of demand for rentals whenever I list a property in Euclid so that's a great area to target as well! 

He possesses a deep understanding of his target neighborhoods, crucial for accurate valuations, and is adjusting to market shifts through meticulous financial analysis and timeline management. 

It would likely be comparable to what you pay in the NE.Just google "Lexington County tax estimator" or whatever county you're interested in and you'll usually find a web tool from the County you can use to estimate the tax bill based on the previous year's assessments.There is also a law called the ATI tax exemption that can potentially lower than 6% rate by 25%.

Would love for you to consider Indy as a target area for investing in real estate. 

First, congratulations it sounds like your first deal is going well and is hitting your targets for cash flow, renovation timing, and hopefully budget. 

Since this would be your first deal, I would advise targeting properties that only need a light cosmetic rehab. 

Knowing the rent will likely show up each month—even if the tenant has challenges—removes a lot of the uncertainty that can come with rentals.The people listing this apartment as a “Section 8 property” are likely trying to target buyers who value that stability.

Vacant properties are targets.