Who actually signs the lease?

Calculating the cash flow for both properties:Property A: $1,800 x 12 - $2,000 - $1,500 - $250 x 12 = $15,100/YrProperty B: $1,600 x 12 - $800 - $600 - $35 x 12 = $17,380Property B is the better property once operating costs are included.SummaryBecause the rent price ratio does not include recurring costs, it almost always provides invalid results.

I say area because my wife and I reside in Fort Mill, SC and are looking forward to getting serious about REI. 

There are a ton of people on these forums willing to give advice and point you in the right direction :) are you planning to invest locally or out of state? 

Are there any ongoing meetups that you all attend? 

What % of GP profits are typically shared with someone who raises 95% of the deal equity?

You should have someone local who can drive by to check on the property, respond to emergencies, conduct regular inspections, etc.

Definitely open to adding value any way that i can

How are you going to pinpoint the ARV?

That's all to say, yes, we are seeing a dip.