Earlier this week, I was approached about buying a property management company in the area I live in.  I

If you painted it right before they moved in I would HIRE a painter and then charge them 40% of the cost (5 - 3 equals 2 which is 20% per year.)For the repairs I hire it out.  

So the advice I am seeking here is what market sounds the best for me to work in? Is

While analysis paralysis is defiantly a concern, looking at data and drawing conclusions while also actively looking for properties/markets to invest in is smart.

I only invest in multi-family and don't let potential tenants with violent histories in my properties, but if you're comfortable with letting one of these tenants in I would check and see if either can get a co-signer as that will help minimize the low credit score and you can go after the co-signer (as well as the tenant) in the event there's an issue with rent or damage to the rental. 

I have found that you need to couple the LIHTC with some type of grant and then the bank can come in. I

You would want to chat with an experienced CPA to advise you on this topic, but you will want to be able to identify the market you want to invest in - I have some recommendations I can send your way if you want.

It is typically a fairly conservative estimate though, so if the numbers look good using rentometer, that usually means it can only go up from there.I use it to initially analyze deals, and then anything that I am really interested in, I bring to my property manager to get their opinion.

Originally posted by @Ini Umana:are you just really smart?

once it goes nationwide   " Property Radar " for those that work in the states its already in.. I