When investing out of state, I deem that the team you work with is just as important as the market you select.

For either to have the desired effect, they need to be legit to be taken seriously ...for a PreApproval, that means full documentation..for a POF, that means Cash in a bank account in your name.

You might want to separate the market into "type selection" and "environment/neighborhood selection".

Just trying to learn quickly and be effective and efficient with my time, money, and resources. 

However, there are a few homes that are overpriced and are feeling that effect by staying on the market longer.

Overall, after the short and sweet emails are sent out to non-selected applicants, how do you respond if they ask why there were not chosen?

They want to reach it with out it effecting their normal day-to-day lifestyle.

I go to the website, select the Tenant, and create a New Charge.

She has since fallen more than 2 months behind so I gave her notice on 12/1 that I would be terminating the lease effective 12/31. 

@Jimmy Johnson I would select a market that you have the most familiarity with.