@Chris Salerno
All of those are great markets. Pricing is increasing and bidding is extremely competitive, but there are still deals to be found if you are willing to put the work in.
In my opinion multifamily assets will continue to perform across the US. Cap rates will continue to compress, and the exodus of investor capital from retail, and hospitality will continue to drive investor demand. Also debt is extremely atractive for multifamily right now.
As far as markets go there is somebody making money from multifamily assets in every market. The strategy will vary from market to market deal to deal, but money is being made.
Sticking to primary and secondary markets will make debt and capital more accessible.
Stick to the key market Indicators when de termining target markets and you'll stay out of trouble.
Population growth
Job growth
Median income to rents ratio
Cost to own vs cost to rent
Deliveries to absorption ratio
Cap rate trends
It all boils down to supply and demand.
Cashflow=COC return
Consumer demand will determine rents, rent growth, and vacancy
Tenants= demand.
# of Units in market and comp set =supply
Appriciation=total return, and IRR
Investor demand. Investor demand will determine cap rates, corporate trend, and sales pricing.
Investors/buyers=demand.
# of marketed Deals= supply
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