In my market - new build duplexes dont cash flow well but are typically a great 5-10 year investment. 

Working in this space has provided me with keen insight into the special dynamics of legacy owners, including the exit paths that are most attractive to them.If you are looking to sell or buy in the Central Ohio market, I’d love to put my skills, knowledge, and experience to work for you.On top of being an agent, I am also an investor, as I believe in not only talking the talk but walking the walk.

Not when the context is around how will layoff's from such jobs hit the local real estate market. 

Campus housing has been under tremendous headwinds for the last 4 years.These properties were sold with extremely aggressively optimistic projections, as well as a price that represented a significant premium to fair market value.So sorry to hear about your investment.

Hey Kyle, Welcome to the BP community.Since you’re in Nashville-a growing market consider starting with house hacking (e.g., a duplex or triplex).Wishing you success on your journey.

Rents are at market and I have a mid-term rental in 1 unit.

The best course of action is talking to so many sellers through your marketing that you find the ones that are truly motivated at the price you are willing to buy their property at..

I am local to the Memphis market here and like others have mentioned communication is key.

There are other ways to be successful besides EMD as well.

No syndication experience but there are about a dozen quality RV/Mobile home parks on market in Oregon, several with owner carry options that can be passiv-ish with management in place.