A couple of the largest employers in the area have left Dayton in the last 10 years or less, which has not helped with growth.- Dayton does not see a lot of rent or property value fluctuation.

The thought of boarding up windows and setting up security cameras to deter people from breaking into my properties isn't something I'm interested in dealing with :)I want to minimize risk and sell my product to the largest buyer pool out there- first time home buyers.

You made the first step in connecting on the largest social network specifically for the Real Estate Investing industry.

That seems to be the largest obstacle to me.  

All options come with their own distinct set of pros and cons.

So even though it is 10% commission the inspectors/handymen will be costly when you add up all their service calls for guests issues/inspections etc.Vacasa(largest VR company in the nation) may service your area as well as Turnkey Vacation Rentals(my previous company).

The Military, Automotive, Agriculture, Distribution, Food, Machinery, Plastics and Printing industries are the largest employers in Hopkinsville.

One of the great benefits of owning SFRs vs. any other property type is when you decide to exit, you have the largest market of buyers and can max out that property’s value.  

Realize investing elsewhere you are most likely taking money out of the world's 6th-7th largest economy growing at 4% and trading for a less profitable location.

I think most would agree that whatever the baby boomers touched, turned to gold, since they have been the largest generation.