I can't re-iterate enough how much better data I have actually spending time analyzing my market and understanding my competition. 

Our market is extremely competitive for rentals and homes for sale  so I will be putting an ad on Marketplace, seeking an investor to purchase a property and lease to them, as they can pay up to 2500 for a 4 bedroom, and more for higher number of rooms. win/win. 

Which means they'd rather wait until there is more competition in the market! 

The person, not company, you hire for SEO, or any internet marketing program, needs to understand your business operation, geographical area, target market, marketing position, competition md any other relevant information in order to design a program that will work.  

It's used to determine the cost of producing a product or service, and is a key tool for businesses to remain competitive and profitable.

The Hocking Hills is popular for short term rentals but is competitive.

@Andrew Freed is a good person to get in touch with about that as he is a MA multifamily investor who does a lot of meetups.STR is a tough way to start right now because in most markets the table stakes to be competitive are very high.

The free marketing is not effective in a competitive market neither is the marketing strategy.

I’m especially interested in house hacking as my first investment since it seems ideal for building cash flow, reducing expenses and gaining experience without heavy initial capital.Questions & Market Focus:I'm still learning, but I’m starting to research these four markets to understand which may be the best fit for house hacking.

This search term will more likely attract potential home buyers.As we all know, targeting buyers can be a waste of money when competing in this competitive market where each investor/wholesaler is fighting for the next best distressed seller.Now, what else is this advertiser doing wrong with their ad?