When you’re investing with leverage, I think it makes more sense to do it in a market that’s showing plenty of signs for growth.

Say they have a "community" of 100 and someone does a deal, (it doesn't have to be a deal that actually makes sense), everybody believes that's "their" success and they all do the "happy dance".

As far as I'm aware most credit unions will only lend on properties in their area of operation so not sure it makes sense to join one in a different state.

It can work, but you have to really study the numbers to see what makes sense. 

They will substitute in their own sense of fairness knowing people are unlikely to appeal such a small issue.

Hi, Jaycee The deal makes sense for me after accounting for all expenses including vacancy, cap ex, and repairs.

Exploring AZ, TX, OH, and FL makes a lot of sense—those markets are active, and Florida, in particular, could offer unique opportunities with properties affected by recent hurricanes.

Generally if you only have a handful of rentals and you are fulltime doing something else (a W-2 job), it'll just make sense to claim the standard mileage deduction - @David Orr did a good job outlining all the related nuance to that.  

Quote from @Timothy Franklin: Okay @Jay Hinrichs that makes sense to me, I didn't interpret it like that.

Ask them to show you a spreadsheet on why this makes sense.