Hi Flavia, Research the local market trends, economic indicators, job growth, and development plans in the area to gauge its long-term potential.

Hi  Nyron,I am local to the area and have a lot of connections.

In all cases I will show the benefit of time on local RE investments (even those purchased at full retail).  

Declining local economies invariably hurt home values.

If you decide to further pursue this one you need a local structural engineer who can assess the already completed fix.

Utilities, taxes (property, local vacation, & income), landscaping, furnishing / decorations / amenities, pest control, & supplies (soap, TP, etc) are the big ones on my STR calculator that you didn't mention.I'd also recommend using the enemy method to determine expected income.

Our locals will negotiate on sight distance but there has to be a reason.  

I recommend looking at B neighborhoods up in your local metro.

Partner with a local lender.

That 4-plex already has a local realtor.