When you replace it I'd strongly consider something besides carpet.

The AirBnB market seems underpriced (perhaps due to large inventory) - but bookings seems to be strong.  

I would be thrilled to have my place rented up the first 90 days of the year, but I also want to make sure I do my due diligence and understand what I am committing to.

I always have an easier time working with someone who came to me with a strong recommendation from a friend. 

Overall, investors are expecting a lot of appreciation in this market, based on high demand to live here, low unemployment, and a strong & diverse economy.

Makes sense.....vacant land usually takes a Lot longer to sell.....as opposed to a sfr in a strong market. 

Given the market lately I am looking for places with strong rents and still relatively low purchase costs.

https://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2018/08/u-s-cre...I find this an interesting play, people are already fed up with section 8 over tightening after their audit. How will this be received? 

I don't know what kind of indicators people are used to seeing, but this is a strong counter to the opinion that the neighborhood is fringe, or only appeals to DINKs, or is dangerous.From a new investment standpoint there is a lot of competition for the few deals left, but there is a steady supply of new listings because people are cashing out.

I would strongly recommend finding out how they will settle non total losses as well as a total if you are not insured to the full replacement cost.