My concern with declining values, increased inventory and a weaker economy would lower rental income and could potentially put me into a negative cash flow situation.

Their decision to expand into Ohio is not just a strategic move for the company but a significant boon for the local economy.

If you’d like a little more passive income with your investments, focus on areas with below-median home prices, diverse and resiliant local economies, and high rental demand.

I don't think Im paying my bookeepeer an outrageous amount, although with economies of scale (I have one commercial insurance plan, commerical portfolio loan from a single bank, one bank account, etc) it probably doesn't take the Bookeeper 3x to do my books compared to yours. 

(to actually take advantage of the economy of scale) I am not sure even that is a rare gem.

Another idea for housing economy if you have an office is to rig your office to live in but not sleep in. 

They offer better economies of scale and tend to be more manageable as you grow your portfolio.

Economies of scale at its best.

This decision has been made due to record-high interest rates and the worst Real Estate economy since 2008.

., when looking at small towns, focus on markets with strong rental demand—whether from visitors, local workers, or a growing economy.