BTW, you can do an LTR on any property - house or condo - without applying for a permit.In the right location, you should expect to see at least a 2x return on an STR as opposed to an LTR.

If a property is located on a lot smashed into a subdivision I have a hard time seeing how an aerial picture would make a difference.

Then I logged on to the software that came with my course and searched each city to see how many cash transactions and vacant homes were in each location.

Improve the location and appreciation potential. 

I can put up with a 1-hour work commute or a little more if it means having a house in a decently safe area.Other Info:Credit Score: 700s (due to student loan payments)Monthly Income: $4600Work Location: I commute to Northern Virginia and D.CGuys, I could really use your help or recommendations on what you would do if you were in my situation:Location: I'm thinking somewhere in PG County MD due to my commute, like Hyattsville MD.

I am looking into investing in Findlay Ohio and would like to find an agent to answer some questions about the location, market, and suggestions on places.

Share cropping with a retail farm stand/farmer's market is one, if it's the right kind of land in the right location. 

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Since my current strategy is BRRRR, I'm looking for a location where I can implement it successfully within my budget.I’d prefer to target the best neighborhoods or subdivisions I can afford, ideally with favorable eviction laws and other key factors.That said, I started wondering if there might be a better strategy to achieve my goals.

But the diversification may be through a number locations of the same type property, as expertise in one area trumps diversifying into areas where you lack a competitive advantage.