However, wouldn't that fee be based on how much you escrow?

Talk to local investors (someone unbiased, not an agent or wholesaler) and experienced property management companies who will let you know rental rates for different areas, tenant base, etc.  

It's a weird passion, that so far makes investors STR search easier, but it's up to them to fully commit.

But if we are measuring "competitive advantage" and therefore success based on the GPs that own the most units, have the biggest teams, and hopefully have the biggest bank accounts, I would say the primary differentiator is marketing spend.  

This one is at least willing to pay up front; however, I am concerned about bed bugs being brought in and the dog issue.What would you do based on their willingness to pay up front?

However, I usually go the conservative route when comping deals (NOT based on speculation or exaggerated predictions).

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I've heard there is potential in certain pockets of NH however I can't confirm solely based on experience .

Hi everyone, I am an agent based in central and northern NJ and am curious about how investors are navigating the current real estate market.

In any regard, I know of a few realtors in the areas that you have mentioned that you could chat with to help you on your search.