Look at all the population growth, job growth, and companies moving/developing here - it's absolutely blowing up and Columbus is one of the hottest markets in the entire US. 

Find one that has strong, sustained  population and job growth. 

With the population in Texas predicted to double by the year 2050, it is a good place to invest. 

I saw that the population grew by 5% from 2020 and I haven't seen much development as far as new housing goes so what could be causing this uptick in time on market? 

For instance, and in brief only using one concept (not meant to be the full list of criteria), a rural property has a population restrictions and proximity to Metropolitan Service Areas ("MSA" - think big city area) as some restrictions.

Ask me privately.Financial Highlights- Gross Potential Rent: $98,061 per month ($1,176,732 annually)- Total Income (5/1/2023-4/30/2024): $1,357,459.80- Net Operating Income: $896,896.09- Existing assumable loan: $6.7M at 5.38% fixed rate until 2029Value-Add Opportunity- Partially renovated property with potential for further upgrades- Current loss-to-lease suggests room for rent growth- Opportunity to implement operational efficienciesMarket Dynamics- Huntsville's population grew 9.4% between 2020 and 2023- Strong job growth, particularly in aerospace and defense sectors- Significant multifamily supply growth (15.9% inventory expansion in past year)Investment Strategy- Assume existing favorable financing- Implement value-add renovations to drive rent growth- Capitalize on Huntsville's robust economic expansion- Target hold period: 3-5 years to align with loan maturityRisks and Considerations- High market-wide vacancy rate (17%) due to recent supply growth- Potential for market softening due to rapid inventory expansion- Property age may require significant capital expendituresThis opportunity offers a blend of stable cash flow from the existing operations and upside potential through strategic improvements, all underpinned by Huntsville’s strong economic fundamentals.ⓘ This is not an offer, solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell securities.

Property taxes, income taxes, sales taxes, declining population, unfavorable rental laws, winter weather.

The Phoenix market has remained strong, with steady population growth and rising home values creating solid opportunities for both flips and new builds.

You will be able to find great and helpful information here.I would recommend that you look at markets that are not as established and showing strong population and job growth. 

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