I'm an out-of-state investor based in NYC, and I see this constantly while researching Midwest markets like Kansas City and Indianapolis.People chase high on-paper returns in transitioning neighborhoods without checking the underlying data.

For those seeking stability, it is essential to study market data and long-term trends rather than following the crowd.

Yes Mad Genius of Data driven.

A testament that numbers, and the effective use of cash flow analysis data, must be used to support optimal performances.

Have you tried positioning yourself as the data guy who shares insights rather than just another lead gen service?

Buy lower than you think and add more buffers than you think.

But Cleveland had all their data destroyed in a cyber attack. 

Your time is better spent finding the next deal.The "Buffer" Factor: It's hard to be the bad guy.

I have software that does this as well - its not excel but there are a ton of benefits over excel, especially if you want to have multiple scenarios of the same asset, aggregate multiple assets into a fund, calculate complex equity waterfalls, integrate AI to automate data entry or write python scripts to do analysis (or have ChatGPT write it for you). 

And when you’re running numbers, tools like AirDNA and Rabbu will give you more granular data like vacancies with seasonality, occupancy, ADR, and whether a property actually pencils out.Curious though which Florida cities are you most drawn to for STRs?