In addition the 3 miles is good if you're dealing with consistent density (think pure rural or pure urban) but in many areas, 3 miles may be 5 minute drive, so if its located along a highway, you can extend distance to a 15 minute drive time.

Going consistently is key as some days you may find more info more applicable to you than others. 

The deal consists of the following.

The method that you choose on this transaction must be consistent on any similar future transactions.I don't know of any regulation permitting a $0 basis election on property.

Our lifestyle has us consistently traveling, and while we make good money it isn't sustainable long term.

It includes, among other things, a comprehensive map of the Cleveland area, grading each area from A+ down to F, using a consistent, objective and transparent methodology using publicly available data.

More consistent work with your main contractor to keep them in constant communication.What changes as you scale that makes it more difficult?

Things won’t work, you’ll get discouraged but the key is consistency.

My real estate investing experience at this point consists of jumping on the forums, reading books, listening to podcasts, driving the area to scope out prospects, and trying to soak up as much information as possible.

All else being equal long term rentals are far easier to manage and are much more consistent over time than an Air BnB would be.