Once someone tries to break in, and there are signs of forced entry the game changes and you have to protect the property in a legal/criminal context. 

My criteria for picking the state to invest in is as follows: 1) Landlord friendly state 2) Low Property taxes 3) Low median home price4) Positive population migration/growth5) Diversity of employmentSo far I'm considering states like Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Missisippi, and Tennessee.Any advice or insights into any of these markets?

The point you raise does raise question why they got out of the game?

That being said, STR is a whole different game than LTR, and usually involve a lot more work or a larger expense to pay people to do the work.

Its very common for me to get hired for something early in the game and then I end up finishing the rest of the house.  

You will love X in Y software and Z in A software. 

Get things figured out, who does what, what is the game plan, and how are you going to be scaling, and so forth.

Hi Team, I feel like I should step my game up on my inspections.

I have a friend that is taking the money he made from Game Stop and investing it in a duplex.  

But this post is not me telling you how I low ball offers this post is more explaining to investors “newer” investors to be open with your real estate game plan, and to always be conservative with your numbers always don’t forget!