Quote from @Max Bellino: I’m looking for guidance on whether it’s worth opting for a rapid report for a cost segregation study, which is less expensive than a full site visit.

In the near future, we’ll be visiting The Shoals area in northern Alabama, where we’re considering a potential move this spring.

I'll definitely visit Niagara Falls.

I lived in a college town and student rentals did very well as did STRs for parents coming in to visit their children.  

I have family in Kansas City, MO area so I thought that would be a good place to start since I could visit properties while visiting family.

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Looking for in country contacts banks, agents, contractors, recommended areas, etc to prep for a productive visit.  

I have visited many where street view looks awesome and of course you get excited. 

i'd pick a market close by, or that you have a personal connection to, or that you visit often.chasing cash flow by itself can lead to negative outcomes - for example, these investors bought in supposed "cash flow" markets:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...hope this helps.

Particularly for your first few properties, I'd highly recommend that you manage the property yourself (if possible), but that's usually only possible (or most effective) if you live near the property or visit it frequently.