Previous landlords and personal references not reliable most of the time for the information you are looking for.

Perhaps even a few LED lightbulbs to help with energy costs.

There's time, money and energy that goes into getting your license.

Don't waste any mental energy thinking about what the Fed does.Find good deals. 

Plan your renovation timeline to list properties during peak buying months - also take into consideration that snow and rain will affect your rehab.Another way that you will want to take climate into account is  that given the cold winters, energy-efficient improvements like insulation and modern HVAC systems can be attractive to buyers.

Still new here- I know I can find the cap rate by dividing the NOI by the market value but what's the most reliable way of finding the market value? 

In Massachusetts, towns are passing energy codes that increase the cost of housing.

I know the tools aren't always 100% reliable due to bad data so I'm curious if anyone here as experience with STRs in Albuquerque.It also seems like STR regulations aren't super strict at the moment - need to register for a permit and comply with various rules around occupancy limits, acknowledgements, etc - nothing too crazy.

Would love to match with someone of the same age / energy level, but will keep an open mind.Also, I will likely be looking to extend my time in Cancun for 2-3 more nights (could be more).

I've decided slowly back away from the industry and repurpose all time and energy into real estate investing.