Ideally you have a rental property close to an institution where people work/study like a hospital or university.With MLS access (need a licensed real estate agent), one can do a deeper dive into drawing more nuanced insights with some thoughtfully implemented real estate analytics.2) Property background - owner information, tax assessments, permits, and zoning data is generally available to the public and most municipalities have a "parcel viewer" that makes snooping for this a lot easier.

I like to be within 90 minutes for ease of access as well as being able to keep an eye on neighborhood developments.

most of that 6 months was UW, working w/ the lender, back and forth w/ boots on the ground team before we got it under contract since it was out of state. on large syndicated deals you don't typically get full roof access until that stage. we toured twice early on, roofs looked fine from the ground/aerial view (flat tpo). reports and investor commitments happen during that same period. 

You do, and they get access to steal funds.

They have pools, easier beach access, and offer beach gear and towels (that's important to me for space when traveling).

I’ve seen plenty of D-class properties with killer cap rates that end up draining cash due to constant evictions and turnover.

I am a bit confusedWhy would you use hard money if you had access to terms like this. 

Being in Aurora, you’ve got access to solid opportunities in the western suburbs and even areas closer to Chicago with strong rental demand.Keep soaking up knowledge, run the numbers often, and start building relationships now.

Queens typically has larger lot sizes when compared to Brooklyn which could mean more access to private parking (driveway, garage) and other benefits.All the best to you on your search!

Might be worth you looking into if you want access to something that's affordable ($5/month per unit), has lots of features that I've really liked, and more - especially if you’re unhappy with some of the tools or processes you’re using today with managing your property.