Mattydale (a suburb of the area) was recently named one of the most “affordable” places in the country that young people are moving to.

I'm an organizer for the real estate investors meetup group in this area. https://www.meetup.com/north-country-real-estate-investing-c...

Central Florida Real Estate Investor’s Association is the largest non-profit REIA group in the country.  

Top 10 best place in the country to live and invest.

Then nothing in this country is ever going to cash flow.

Just getting our group out there. Its Non promotional. Open to all. We meet the first Wednesday of each month. 

There are some areas of the country that don't have an MLS so not everyone joins a board.

Super needed.Half of the homes sold were under contract in 13 days or less, up from 7 days a year ago.46.11% of homes sold for the asking price or above, with 23.4% selling for more than the asking price. 12.3% sold for at least $10,000 over asking and 4.04% sold for at least $25,000 over asking.The sale-to-list price ratio decreased from last month to 98.2% – down from 99% a year ago.Knoxville having the fastest-rising property prices in the country over the last five years, with median home listing prices rising 83%.New construction represented 13.6% of total home sales.With an increase in units over the past year we have seen the occupancy rate moderate at 95.9% down from the high of 98.9% in 2022.

Additionally, national lenders like Chase and Wells Fargo have strong multi-family loan programs that cater to out-of-state investors.Scaling OwnershipGiven your available cash and equity, here are a few strategies to consider:Leverage Existing Equity: Utilize the equity in your current properties through a cash-out refinance or HELOC to increase your purchasing power.Partnering with Other Investors: Consider syndications or joint ventures, which can help you scale more quickly without using all your own capital.Diversify Markets: While the Midwest is great, keep an eye on emerging markets across the country that may offer similar benefits.Focus on Value-Add Opportunities: Look for properties where you can increase value through renovations or improved management.I specialize in selling new construction duplexes in downtown Indianapolis, and I’ve found that multi-family properties here provide strong returns.

I have some property in the Netherlands but I am curious about investing in other countries.