They're a great group to learn from and to help you keep track of the industry. 

Replying to keep track of this post, I’m potentially buying a home in a flood prone area and could use some knowledge as well

That comes later when you have a track record for buying good deals that make you money.Good luck!

Huntsville had already been on my radar, but the buzz around Huntsville confirmed I was on the right track.

If this tracks anything like previous recessions, which it may not, there may be 6-18 months of negative or flat rent growth followed by a few years of exceptionally strong growth in the 4-6% range We're focusing on the fundementals and by buying on actuals not proforma.

I have always found Cozy.co to be an exceptional resource, from listing a rental with photos, to accepting applications, letting the tenants pay for the background checks by themselves on the online portal, and letting them see the report automatically, to lease agreements, free monthly rent collections and tracking deposits etc...

Just make sure to be extra nice in any communications, you can be firm but nice, and keep track of everything.

You're on the right track, keep networking on BP and asking questions.

@Tim Jones also interested in tracking vs recession - following both national GDP growth and unemployment growth numbers. 

Businesses have proven that they can operation with a majority of their workforce working remotely.