Would also recommend talking to property management companies who know the neighborhoods, median rents, tenant base etc. even if you decide to self manage. 

Invest with syndicators who have a narrow niche and proven track record.For example, if an operator has done 5 or 6 workforce housing value add deals in Dallas, and they are offering a similar deal now, that would be encouraging.if however, their current deal was a brand new luxury Class A building in Charlotte and this was their first acquisition in Charlotte and their first class A deal, as an LP I would pass.Find operators who do one thing and kill it in that space.Find operators who own or have gone full cycle with similar assets in the same market.For example, my firm, Spark Investment Group has a very narrow niche - sub 100 unit MF or BTR in Greenville SC.

Just remember, you can't close on the replacement property before selling your current one.Qualified Intermediary RecommendationsFor intermediaries, I'd recommend starting with some highly-rated national firms.

You look at the house, look left around neighborhood, look right, and just tour at a normal human speed looking around exactly as any person coming to tour would. 

I don't use padsplit (weekly rentals); I rent on long-term leases in B Class neighborhoods.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

It was built in the 2010s and located in an established neighborhood with convenient access to schools, amenities, and major transportation routes.

Similar neighborhoods/suburbs to Clay/cicero would be in the east side of Syracuse, like DeWitt, Fayetteville, and Manlius.

We consistently produce over $70k in net income and I distribute this to support my family.Long-Distance REI: I am looking to invest in long-distance cash-flowing SFH in growing C-Class neighborhoods.

As part of his investment of capital into scaling, he hired a marketing firm specializing in SEO, SEM, social media, direct email, etc.