It might be bank specific.

The way I look at it, it is investment specific, based on what you think you will need in the next few years That could come from cash, or cash equivalents, or if you can afford to make the payments, it could come from borrowed funds.

The only reason I am struggling with this, and will consult an attorney (thanks for the advice Christian) is that I once I make a decision, it needs to be used consistently with everyone no matter how unimportant a specific piece of criteria might be.

Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

I am happy to answer any specific questions may have.  

As for picking a specific market - I would go after one with an increasing job and population growth.

Having a knowledgeable agent help you analyze the deal is a critical step.Step 3: Have the agent write the offer for you based on the analysis that you have done together.

I posted yesterday, but want to be more specific.

Whether browsing areas or specific properties, touching, tasting and feeling the property and it's surroundings are essential data points.

Now, I work hard and am compensated for practicing at the top of my scope rather than being a W2 for a system that didn't care about my future.Let me know if you have any specific questions.