-Jon Make sure to build your core 4 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...Some other things to keep in mind are1) is it a landlord-friendly state2) what are  the vacancy rates (for the area you want)3) What are the driving economic forces for the area4) price to rent ratios vs appreciationThese are a few to consider, I think ohio markets are really good right now.

If you don't know her balance and she won't tell you, then there's no way to make a deal.

Not my cup of tea.  

I know that I could benefit financially from people who will default again, but that strategy is not my cup of tea.

And if someone is not your cup of tea, they check out soon enough.Make sure you find out what your city's ordinances are regarding STR.Will they have their own entrance? 

I can honestly say that I hope investors and agents read other’s responses and stay away.  40k properties that rent for 850 after 15k rehab are not everyone’s cup of tea but you won’t find those numbers outside of 29203 and 29204.  

I hope you can read the tea leaves better that I did.Mark

We should meet up and grab some coffee/tea.

I was just pointing out that assuming the theory is correct he was using the chart that he posted incorrectly.Yep, he read the tea leaves wrong when he really should've slaughtered a goat and examined the way the entrails fell out to judge when the market peak will be :)

Not my cup of tea.