Is this pocket a value oriented area (most sq ft per dollar of rent) or will they care more about proximity to highways, retail, walkability?  

If the numbers make sense, which usually equates to 10% or better cash on cash and roughly 1% rent to price ratio in an area that has appreciated well recently, I don't care how far I'm away from that market, I try to buy there.

Thank you all in advance for your feedback, wisdom, and tips. 

If you don't care about income and are more of a capital gain kind of guy, prices are already high (as you noticed) and there's plenty of land available to buy so I'm not sure how much is left in the tank.

Higher-quality areas attract tenants who are more reliable and tend to take better care of the property.

You need to carry a special type of health insurance, not the traditional kind.

Remember, they can always refer themselves😊Now, make it a goal to call at least 5-10 of these people EVERY day and ask a MAX OF THREE off the list below of who they know that:Just inherited a homeHad a loved one pass awayIs behind on their mortgage or tax paymentsHas a relative that can’t take care of their house anymoreHas a house they’re having trouble sellingIs facing bankruptcyKnows a probate attorneyKnows a bankruptcy attorneyetcWhy only three off the list per contact?

Definitely tread carefully here to avoid any discrimination claims!

My assumption is that there are a lot of bad apples, and very few that actually care about the seller.

A reliable tenant stays for many years, pays the rent on schedule, and takes good care of the property.Reliable tenants are the exception, not the norm.