Have heard good things about REISkip and PeopleFinders

However Id like to know what are some data points and minimum criteria you look at in a market (like a 1% job growth YoY) to feel informed on your decision making processalso if you go to the area what are some things you look for physically that would be a good sign 

Bring on some experienced folks who have seen the good and he bad.

Good luck in your journey! 

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Some CAN cook as good as a Chef.

Any tips on finding good property management? 

Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, West Virginia, etc.A word of warning: don't invest in a market unless you know there is a good PM to handle your property.

If you're going for a larger rehab, adding an ADU or doing an enlargement also provides a good return, although it is smaller than what we've seen before, around 50% ROI.We're a private lender.

Also if you have very good banking relationships you might get your local community bank that you have all your accounts with to do a loan..