It’s about uncovering high-demand niches that hold up even during fluctuations in the broader market.What I’m describing aligns partly with absorption, but I’m looking for a tool that allows me to drill down into the components of that absorption rate—filtering by factors such as the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, home type, amenities, and more.Do you see merit in this approach?

Focusing on conservative estimates and fundamentals like location, schools, and market performance aligns with the way real estate has historically worked.

But since that time I left my corporate job, moved states, my daughter was born and is now 6 months old, and I began investing in a new city.

Do not give them anything until they have 100% moved out and left property in condition you expected it to be in if you have not done so already I would inspect the unit now as well

Frankly, this alone left me no choice but to terminate the lease.  

I felt like the owner gave me a pretty good deal and thought the stars would never align more then now. 

Just make sure everything aligns with your overall vision and budget.For your second question, if you can't be in El Paso every week, you have a few options.

However, I definitely recommend pictures any time a guest left damage or extra cleaning that will result in additional charges.

This property needed an extreme amount of clean up and haul away of items left behind.

Investors can always benefit from working with someone who knows how to align opportunities with specific strategies.Are there particular types of properties or investment strategies you’ve seen gaining traction in the Seattle area lately?