They need to be high traffic areas in "trendy" parts of the city, or the alternative is what this forum is discussing being near Cleveland Clinic where travel nurses can be a large part of your tenant base.

My name is Jay I'm excited to join this platform as a new investor based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

While OZ investments offer significant tax benefits, assess property risks and long-term potential beyond the tax savings.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Staying ahead of the game by understanding how local regulations align with state bills like SB-9, SB-684, and SB-423 can open doors to exciting development projects.SB-9: Simplifying Lot Splits and Duplex BuildsSB-9 streamlines the process for lot splits and duplex construction, offering a straightforward way to increase property value and expand housing options.SB-684: More Flexibility for Smaller ProjectsFor urban lots under 5 acres, SB-684 makes it easier to pursue smaller housing developments, transforming overlooked properties and vacant lots into productive investments.SB-423: Faster Approvals, Fewer HeadachesNo one likes endless waiting.

Sellers have emotions, fears, and motivations—figure out what they need and structure your offer accordingly.4️⃣ YOU’RE FOCUSED ON THE WRONG THINGSIf you’re only thinking about your check, sellers will feel it—and they’ll shut down.Instead of worrying about your assignment fee, focus on solving the seller’s problem.✅ Are they facing foreclosure?

Most lending is based on cashflow, not the 2% rule (although still a good rule of thumb for some types of investments), might have the most help from the group if you provided some of those details here just so it'd be easier for us to help you best. 

So, not really passive.Investing in rReal estate offers a lot more control than investing in stocks, but it also requires an investment of time to do well.

Only place I felt "safe" in CA was on base.

So my thoughts to what is or isn't a huge trigger for the IRS for audits is based on direct input from the industry.

Jonathan Having worked most of those markets (Detroit included), I'd say most all of them will offer investors a very similar return.