Since you didn't mention a specific REI area of interest I added the below links from three of the most popular niches for your review and selection of one or all.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

Astoria CUSD 1 School District is ranked 686 out of 783 total school districts in the state.  

-Population Growth- Ranked in the top 25 fastest growing cities in GA-Low Crime-Good School System-Median Household Income- 65k-Close to Major Highway-Strip malls going up in close proximity-Not a high # of rentals advertised on Zillow comparative to surrounding areasHow much should I be concerned with low rental % when several other factors look great?

This time it's still an "ad value", however, the new element is this commercial unit attached, and two of the 4 apartments will be delivered vacant. 

I worked for the number 2 ranked property management in Texas and decided to venture out on my own.

Raleigh North Carolina just got ranked #1 as a tech hub in the United States after Silicon Valley.

We can make an educated guess at it but maybe the market ranks in six months.

Lawrence ironically has the best geographic location, but the worst element with potential for a huge upside in 10 or so years if they can drive out the gang element.

I honestly, haven't really researched or thought about this very seriously before, so I feel completely out of my element.