It's crucial to conduct thorough market research to determine the potential for growth and profitability in a given area.

REITs offer diversification and passive income but lack direct control.Conduct thorough due diligence: Regardless of the property type, conducting thorough due diligence is crucial.

-Conduct thorough online research to gather unbiased information about the real estate market in youre area.

I can attest to that, considering my STRs were in the same market (because all of the homework had been completed for the initial investment, so it didn't have to be conducted again).

This study is the most often-referenced and perhaps most comprehensive to date but many others have been conducted more recently for example Zillow reported this year that homes with solar sell for a 4.1% premium over comparable homes without solar according to their data.

I conduct most of my business in the Allentown market and invest there myself.

I am seeding information on SilverSky as well and would appreciate any info from anyone else that has conducted business with them.Gary GoffHouston, Tx

Just like with any business one's reputation for conducting business with fairness, honesty intellect and integrity will be the key to being successful in the ling run.

I would recommend that you conduct your own interview with the PM to see if their a good fit for YOU. 

it will be tougher if you’re looking at duplexes as there are quite a few shoppers.