@Mike DornemanLooking at a 3 or 5% conventional loan, budget as far as purchase price is ideally less than $260K, buy and hold, ideally 1K in cash flow per month and 2-3% appreciation per year.

Speak to a few and see who's a good fit for you.Happy to answer any questions you may have.Good luck!

Then we met with 7 multifamily brokers (we were suppose to meet with 8, but 1 stood us up) in the afternoon.Of the 11 properties we shopped, we found 2 possibilities that fit our investment criteria.

I am currently looking at two properties that fit all my criteria and rules (50%, 2%, etc).

If you were able to create one, what stats (including a website would great, ideally free or close to) would you like to see included?

All of the "best places to live" lists and articles online aren't the perfect fit because they often heavily weigh the local employment market, a factor that will be of little relevance to me when I eventually make this jump.

@Randy Gleysteen If you're open to working remotely, and are looking for a real-estate-savvy CPA, there are a few of us here on BP who specialize in real estate.Reach out to a few and see who's the best fit for you. 

Depending on the how the home fits our criteria for either exit strategy. 

I am completely new to REI and came across Bigger Pockets just mindlessly scrolling through YouTube during a fit of insomnia.

(determining the best fit for potential investors, e.g. based on their apetite for risk and how long they’d like to invest, would a rehab or a longer term buy and hold be more appropriate?)