Confirm with local codes, though.

It seems there is a lot of information out there about analyzing MSA's or even big towns but a lot less on how to understand specific neighborhoods or zip codes. 

Code § 325) against your father's property but not the estate until the probate administration has started BUT I could be mistaken about adverse possession..

Or you come up against a property where the unpaid taxes, water bills and code violations far exceed any reasonable price for the property.

Use the search bar find previous forums regarding any question you may have, chances are someone asked it and people already answered it!

In terms of actual zip codes - a lot of out of state folks are immediately attracted to Waterbury, Bridgeport and Hartford due to the price points.

I do get alerts from Redfin, unfortunately I'm not familiar enough yet with the lay of the land, what area's / zip codes are most in demand for rentals, things like that. 

The majority of properties that are zoned for STRs with city codes, are sold extremely quickly and are usually 'off market' properties.

Unforeseen / Other Parameters - Weather, large scale transformations such as an industry collapse or relocation, etc.Do you guys have any other things you look into before choosing your new investment zip code? 

At the end of the day, though, if your monthly payment is $1,200 on a 30-year FHA loan or $1,200 on a 30-year conventional loan, then in 30 years they will BOTH be paid off (barring refinance, sale, etc) and they BOTH hit your cashflow target now.