They are licensed because they want MLS access but still use our team for our insight into the market and to list their properties.

What is more lucrative in a Midwest or southern market, with  prices in the $300k’s for STR’s, college football or vacation spots and where.

Market price was at 650K, the deal might only make sense to purchase at $438,782 (Including CAPEX/Repairs funds).

I am looking into the following markets and would like to get feedback from seasoned investors/realtors/lenders/project managers regarding the market barometer is like. 

Pros: - Low upfront cost- Very high profitability (we average 23k per deal of profit) and the ROI is AMAZING- Sustainability - so many land owners out there don't want their landCons- Can take 4-6 months or so to see results- Marketing is expensive, we send mail to acquire properties.

Realize most SFH and MFH has been in a Sellers market.  

We already have a small portfolio, 3 doors, in Omaha, NE where we live, but the market here has gotten too competitive/overpriced.

Learn the basics of financials in RE, build a strong team on the ground, understand the ins and outs of RE and what market your in, understand how to actually flip the home and what strategy you are doing (Highly recommend the BRRR) as holding homes is where the money is made.REAL ESTATE IS NOT EASY!!!

Every market is different, but here in Pittsburgh the 20+ properties per month that we put out are usually off-market and below market value so a generally low barrier of entry.

I've always had good luck with Furnished Finder (but in the Denver market).