What other considerations should I take in account so I don't miss out on property because it doesn't "match".

I don't think you can raise rents to match or exceed the increase. 

So the incentives for them don't match up with the investor in all cases, such as using a escalator in keep the price down.

@Ned Carey   None  I went to my grand daughters soccer game in Oregon and stood there in the rain... but who knows what tomorrow brings

I live in a 1902 house and the windows are metal trim, not vinyl, in a deep brown color that matches the dark wood window framing. 

There is a lot of new construction taking place in Meridian, so it's hard to know when supply will match demand or out pace.

Also PM me with your email and I will send you a list of properties that will loosely match your criteria.

We've got a deal, because that gross kitchen still counts as a kitchen.At the end of the day when all analysis is done, 5% down Fannie is the best model match financing for Nomadic REI SFR flippers or buy-and-holders. 3.5% down FHA is problematic for various reasons. 

Have been reading and studying a ton on the market and wanna see if my market outlook matches what folks see on the ground.

So- your agent will usually set you up with an online search that emails you MLS listings, or send you specific listings that match your criteria.