There are opportunities around if you can dial in on what it is that you want to tackle.Prices have definitley increased, so positive cashflow may not be possible right away, yet with rents being off the charts, that will help narrow your out of pocket expenses.  

I had three things, but they changed as I visited more brokerages and narrowed down what I wanted.4.

Seeking for guidance to narrow down a location I've missed near Ft.

It narrows your focus.

Any other suggestions for how to narrow my research?

We don't currently have a property although we have narrowed down the market and have been looking at a lot just haven't found the right deal.

Absolutely make use of all the online tools available throughout the processEvaluate resumes and reviews/recommendations from trusted resouces, peers and past clients (like you would on LinkedIn for example)Narrow down your search to the top candidates and schedule in-person interviewsChoose your top 3-4 final candidates and check referencesThen ask at least three to provide bids for your scope of work requiredEvaluate the bids and pick your top candidate...then there is one crucial step left...Make sure to take an in person look at the physical finished work your final chosen contractor has done recently.Like almost everything else in real estate, choosing a great contractor requires time and effort.  

Don't spread yourself too thin by narrowing your focus point.

Cheers,Keeya  Hey Keeya,I'd be more than happy to get you set up on Sandicor; just shoot me a private message with your email address and relevant search criteria (if you haven't figured this out yet, we can chat about how to go about narrowing down your criteria as well).As for the meetup, that will be held on Saturday 9/24 from 9-11 AM, with location still TBD.

This helps me narrow down to those that I can work best with.