Look at some market statistics to see how values have changed market wide over the last 5 years that will give you a rough indication. 

Also on the more macro level the statistics are better a little more north. 

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Statistical averages don’t account for condition, layout, street positioning, or applicant behavior.

Check airDNA and get statistics. 

Could be local market statistics, information on grants for 1st time buyers locally, etc etc...

Better tenants are easier to manage and require very basic resources.Tenants with under 600 credit scores statistically require higher more resources to properly manage.One of the managers of Nomad responded on another thread that they are a tech-focused service and NOT personal service oriented.- I take that to mean they can handle Class A and most Class B tenants, but not Class B-, C or D tenants.They probably are also NOT a good match for owners expecting personal calls and hand-holding.

You can probably find statistics showing where climate related risks to property are likely to increase.

I'm interested in fix & flip and rentals, and have some experience with both, though not a ton and not in New York I'd love to chat with investor-focused lenders, investors, Realtors, contractors, people familiar with buying foreclosures, and people who know the areas.I really do try to do my own research but all the statistics and comps in the world don't tell the whole story and I'd love some insight from locals!

Not because they suddenly love their house again, but because the path to a workable deal broke down.Layer on the fact that foreclosures are climbing, and the picture sharpens.These aren’t abstract statistics.