Send written letters, nice stationary, handwritten envelope, explaining why you selected his property and what your vision is for it.

Toledo, Cleveland, and Dayton would get you a nice turnkey property at that price point

I think diversity is great in a portfolio but so is scaling the area you are currently doing well in.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

If you work with real estate investors, it's nice to be relatable to your clients as well. 

Is it near a nice beach for STR?

At my point in life everything I own is both a cash flow superstar and appreciating nicely, because I'm invested in growing, popular areas.If I was just starting off now, I'd probably be aiming for value-add in good areas where I could either live there while improving the unit(s) - ie a duplex, triplex - or where I could trade sweat equity for profit, or both.

I'll track studio, 1BR, 2BR, etc. as well as location and how nice they are finished.

You have the flexibility to show your own units and manage turnovers, etc.I see a couple of nice multi-family properties in your area for sale.

That is a good point for them to factor in, nice one!