It would also be important to network with other investors, stay informed about regional market shifts, and leverage any available incentives to maximize my investment potential.Good luck!

It's shifting to a model of a big anchor, a Target or a Costco, and lots of little businesses in that same shopping center. 

(I recently saw an article in Forbes talking about the Bay Area’s shifting market) And if you aim to hold properties long term, keep your eyes on towns around the Bay that have had consistent rent growth.Here in my home market of Phoenix, I see investors branching out to places like Austin, Chicago, and even Omaha from what Ive heard because they recognize how trends can shift quickly.

I work 11-12 hour shifts, five days a week, in a demanding role, leaving me with little free time.

Happy to post more details on the financials but for starters we owe 1060000 on a 2.25% VA loan. 

I even try to unsell them on the business by sharing my financial losses, litigation,  market shifts, permit purgatory, shady contractors,  clouded title issues,  paranormal activity, squatters, mold, etc.

We typically alter our strategy seasonally, as demand shifts with the seasons.

100% VA loan, which allowed me to put money saved towards renovations.How did you add value to the deal?

Options like conventional loans (3% down), FHA loans (3.5% down), and even no-down-payment options like VA or USDA loans could work for you, depending on your eligibility.

The findings are particularly interesting for those focused on the Columbus, Ohio market, which topped the list for both two-bedroom and three-bedroom rental searches.The report also notes a shift towards more apartment searches, influenced by the scarcity of single-family homes and rising interest rates.