But like most markets, it's getting increasingly difficult.Plucking something from the MLS is tough because there's not a ton of inventory.

You can show a packet to the mayor of the city, and they'll focus on a 3d picture of the development rather than 10 bullet points on how it will increase affordable housing supply. 

The job market is strong due to major companies moving and developing here like Intel, Amazon, Google, etc. and there's a steady population growth and strong rental demand.

First impressions matter and presenting a property in its best light can attract potential buyers and increase its market value.

REV defaulted to investors late 2022, sounds like Norada heavily invested in them from Norada's website listing all the exact same companies owned only by REV, below is article from Marco, pitching somewhat frantically in August '23, How he will increase the interest rate?

I can make improvements that increase the value.

@Mitchell TruongFrom the research I've done, Ohio is a great state for several reasons: it's a landlord friendly state, cap rates are 6-8%, even higher in some pockets, relatively low vacancy, lots of job growth and some population growth.

Pittsburgh's current population is 302,000 (US census estimates 2024) whereas in 1950 it was 676,000. 

They got caught short with the recent rate increases.  

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