Especially for things like population growth/decline, economic trends etc.And what things do you recommend checking when trying to decide whether a location is a good place to invest.

Scaling quickly, cash flow, appreciation, location/staying local, self-management, etc.

*the only reason I am not pursuing is because the home is located directly across from my current investment property and I'm looking to diversify my investment locations. 

It is mid year and this tenants mom (co-signer) wrote the following note;I am writing to formally request the early termination of my child's lease at location in San Jose due to a medical illness that renders him unable to continue attending college.

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I'm primarily Texas and Arizona with interest in Huntsville with it as a central hub location for that part of the country.

What state is the property located in? 

I agree with Collin.The Smokies do have a lot of competition, so you need to have a view, decent location, good to great amenities etc to stand out.We have a 6-bedroom cabin there, but I imagine a 3 to 4 bedroom would be in the sweet spot of not too big or not too small.

Compare other rentals with a similar size, location and bedroom count to get an estimate of what the rent would be while you're living there.

Our rental properties are townhouses and condos and they are located in Charlotte, NC.