What is your price range?
Do you have children? Pets?
What type of property are you looking for (single-family home, condo, TIC
Do you have any preferred neighborhoods?
What is your desired commute to work?
Have you been pre-approved for a loan with a trusted local lender? If so, has it been underwritten?
Is proximity to public transportation a factor? Proximity to downtown?
What amenities are most important to you (parking, yard, etc.)?
Do you want a fixer upper or a turn-key property?
Would any nearby businesses (schools, hospitals, etc.) affect your desire to purchase a certain property?