However, the best way to get a feel for rental rates compared to values is to review/underwrite properties in the area - only after reviewing/underwriting many will you begin to see a pattern.

Great question @Lorraine Hadden,You should always compare both side by side to see the advantages /disadvantages to each.

Quote from @Tove Fox: What are the pros and cons of each when compared?

I've been tracing wholesalers in califonia for months, like nothing other state finding individual wholasalers in califonia is quite challenging I don't know if it's because the house prices are too high compared to other markets.

What are the comparables in your market doing at your expected price point?

I'd like to know your thoughts/advice on how to compare long-term and mid-term rentals.

This creates a market for both short-term and long-term rental properties.Affordable housing, Compared to cities like New York, Washington D.C., or Boston, Philadelphia offers relatively affordable rent, or section 8 tenants, especially those who are relocating from more expensive areas. 

This is a beautiful house - rehabbed/looking new and fresh - walking distance to the water etc, yet low gross yield  compared to Byrd (???)

My understanding is that although it can work, these types of legal agreements have big downsides compared to sub to.

Appreciation kind of lags compared to other places further east in northern Alabama.