I'd exclude:-Trustee-owned properties-Corporate-Owned PropertiesSources: I own a real-estate data company :) 

I was told I was crazy to set up shop in the Cleveland markets 10 years ago, well how wrong they all were. 20 -30% net caps on top of the double, triple or more in value.

They own Jeep’s and trucks, they like the challenge, and it implies being off the beaten path, which is what they want.We just bought, and budgeted in paving the roads which is happening next week.Only one data point here, but it was not a deterrent for our place last year, and it was listed in the listing. 

My wife and I was doing cold calling 4-5 years ago and I can't for the life of me remember where we go our data from.

It was interesting to read the case schiller housing data released on Nov 29th which re-affirmed my belief that Chicago is unlikely to see significant price declines.

Market - is it appreciating in value; does it command a rent price that will give you the ROI that you want for the investment.2.

Well @Ilya Ratner, good accounting is always a must.As for tech, there are a number of software solutions that can make things easier, but it still takes the owner to input the data.

Then watch the YouTube video by BiggerPockets own Dave Meyer where he gives specific data to show which markets are best for investing right now.Today's prices and mortgage rates make it tough, but there are still opportunities out there if you put in the work. 

Empirical data generally support these expectations, with self-storage, residential properties, and shopping centers having a success ratio from the mid-70% to the low-80% range in high-inflation semesters, higher than the industry average (71%)." 

I am currently evaluating a deal but I only have experience in valuing and owning apartment buildings.