I have been interested in several markets like Raleigh-Durham-Research Triangle area, Austin-Dallas area, Phoenix, AZ due to their future prospects but not able to decide on how to zero in on one of those.

Have prospective tenants fill out some minor qualifying info first before offering showings then charge fee when they actually apply. 

Did you call any of the prospective tenants and ask them why they did not lease from you?

Weeding out the prospects. 

I’m a newbie here and researching the prospect of flipping a house.

I have a question regarding note seller prospecting that I have not yet found a clear answer to. 

I’m a newbie here and researching the prospect of flipping a house. 

The other part which will lead me to the questions I would ask a prospective STR Manager is related to how a STR Manager will treat my property & guests with the same care as I would? 

But there's always the prospect of higher appreciation. 

Advertise your apartment to get it in front of as many prospective renters as possible, and you won’t have any problems moving forward.You will earn your money back in no time if you follow a solid business plan and keep yourself on track.