I’m in the process of deciding what’s the best entry port strategy and niche so these insights are very valuable.

Has anyone ever used AREAVIBES.COM for neighborhood research/data? 

In our market, a SFH provided the lowest barrier to entry and we used that deal to build confidence, and develop our negotiating, marketing, management, and networking skills.

I have been trying to learn more about Surprise and El Mirage and have only vague ideas about them right now after reading neighborhood scout reports and looking at Zillow along with city-data.  

I’m reviewing large amounts of data so, I just wanted to make sure that I’m not over doing this.

I also like that it is a good entry point for a teacher like myself who is just starting out and doesn't have a ton of capital to invest.My plan is to either buy/renovate with cash (either private or hard money), furnish it and rent it out via Airbnb/VRBO and fall back to LTR if the STR market doesn't pan out.Does anyone have experience in the Columbus, GA market?

Is your $215,000 taxable gain and $25,000 tax accurate after including all the tax accounting entries? 

Life is about making decisions with incomplete data. 

Doesn't want any recent comps because "wife's cousin is a Realtor in Oregon who has buddies here locally who can send him MLS data which he send to me." 

Thanks for the reply I know there is so much to learn I’m really interested in investing at a low entry point.