I selected Lewiston for the post as I didn't see an Augusta option, but I do work all over the state.It was my family's property management business that brought me to Maine and sparked my interest in and passion for helping investors achieve their goals. 

When picking a market, I would look for things like population and job growth, rental demand, and economic diversity—basically, is the area attracting people and businesses?

Friendship and business don’t always mix well, so it’s critical to use a solid lease and treat this as a business arrangement.

The 2008 timeframe was different and in situations a lot harder than now, but this market will shape a lot of investors that found their new market, product to focus on, and/or to dive in deeper when times get tough.   

@Terri AbsherNot familiar with them but here is a prior post on BP about themhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/1006736-has-anyone-done-business-with-flipos

We made a lot of mistakes like working in the wrong order and doing work just to keep my employees busy.

PM me if you want the contact (they deserve some business for their great support, but if I do not close I have no need for the insurance).Good luck Thanks Dan,  where in CA is that property at very good price for what your describing !!!

Insurance companies and car dealerships and plenty of other consumer businesses close by.

Zoho is a great CRM for any business and is 100% customizable.

Now you are telling me my critique of of your business model "gives you motivation".