Dallas used to be great but prices there now are higher than before the recession and cash flow has gone more minimal and with a lack of inventory.

I kind of wanted to  start slow with a minimal rehab just to kind of learn the whole process.

One of my biggest concerns is  this article  I recently came across on Investopedia, which seemed to indicate that you need to use the 50% rule.

I have a LOT more rentals than you buy most have mortgages so the cash flow is minimal. 

If I'm buying a property in which I'm going to do minimal work cleaning and gutting it and I only own the property for less than a week, will lenders still lend me money for this really short period of time?

I am looking at 30 year mortgage rate chart here - https://ycharts.com/indicators/30_year_mortgage_ra...

i agree with Eddie. less rental indicate less properties densities, less population, and less jobs. but it does not necessarily mean it's bad neighborhood or have higher cirme rates. some of the highest reported crime rate area are also the hottest real estate markets, simply because everyone is living there, hence more incidents. if you are looking for a area for rental property, number of rentals available in the market is the least of your worries. all properties will be rented with the right price. there are no bad rental or good rentals, everyone has different needs and criteria.  

What other key indicators you need to identify when looking to invest in an emerging market.

Make sure it is convenient for all those effected by it and needs to have minimal distractions.  

Hi Andrew, what is the graphic indicating if you dont mind explaining.