I have owned a SFR in Jackson for about a year and a half and have been trying to understand the market.          

A client whom wanted to sell her home but was under water due to needed repairs vs current market condition How did you finance this deal?

But you have to be a good salesman, you have to do your market research, financing research, and also build yourself a pipeline into the opportunity of whichever market is chosen.I have a Canadian client who runs things that way. 

@Jimmy RojasReturns in real estate have historically matched the stock market - so use that as a reference pointJust like investing in some stocks builds wealth faster - so does real estate and vice versa

All good markets to get started in as long as you have a good team in place.

If you'd like specific answers from the market you're looking in, it might be helpful to mention that in your next post.

Petersburg offer robust rental markets with steady demand.

.- Location and Market Trends: Choose projects in prime locations or areas with high growth potential.

We have made a few contacts there and have a few off-market leads.

There is a section in Furnished Finder that tells if utilities are included or not so you can see if most properties in your market do the same.