This has been extremely helpful.

But it does make the buying process extremely easier, faster and smoother though which can be advantageous.2) what is the best way(s) (or major things to consider) to analyze an out of state Rental market?

So worse comes to worse, and the price is down 20% in 15 years (which I consider extremely unlikely), I will have a paid off asset generating cash flow.

Even with 2% deals which I hardly ever see on multifamily I'm still hesitant because of the amount of competition and offerings from large high end complexes owned by institutional investors that are satisfied with 6-7 cap rate properties.2% deal on SFR are hard to find, but it gives me time to save up and avoid long term leverage on my rentals.  

I hope you find the community here to be extremely helpful.

I need to get better at discovering what the seller’s needs are and satisfying those needs so they are willing to sign.Yes, it stings a bit to lose a deal, but I take the lesson and move on.

However, vacancy has been extremely low and no major repairs so far.

That's why I'm extremely cautious about pitching dollar store deals.

We've lived in downtown Newark for the last two years, and while I'd love to invest downtown, it seems inventory is extremely limited, especially for multi families.

This area is extremely hot with Buyers coming out of Wall Street,New York.