Cashflow is my number one goal but to gauge appreciation potential/rent growth I look at:Location (market) - Census trends, average price to rent ratios, employment rates, landlord/tenant laws, tax rates (1% in CO is very different from 4.3% in upstate NY)Location (submarket) - Schools, crime, walkability, "path of progress" trends, distance to downtown/jobs, public transportation, commercial development

BP Nation,Was hoping to get y'alls input on a project we're considering in the Kansas City, MO, particularly around After Repair Value (ARV).

I'm in Waco, so probably closer to $90 to $100, but we have a lot of visitors (2nd most in the nation right now), so I'm sure I could swing $600 / mo in rentals and break even.2) Nothing extra required, but I would opt into Turo's $1M liability policy.  

Fact of the matter is, we live in a nation of renters.

I would be more focused on the qualifications and experience of the leasing broker and what type of tenant (national, regional, local) they bring to the table.If you want long term success in the commercial space you do not want to potentially be known as a (dirty dealer) who at any chance will try to cut professionals out of their earned fees.

If we restrict things to SFR, I have experience in two countries with buying before 2008 and still holding.Look, the USA had 67 years without a correction when you track the national data. 66 years up and 1 year flat before 2007/2008.

Do you use Local city, county and state websites and are there a few National websites??

It's been a while BP Nation!

They are one of the better credit unions in the nation and have a full suite of products that would fit what you're looking for. 

@Brayden Currey basically you would be looking for a "foreign national" program.