Stability: Homeowners tend to stay in their homes longer than renters, which can create a more stable environment for families and children.

This is why so many companies are leaving states like California.Pro-business environment: Companies want to focus on their core business, not fight anti-business policies.Significant infrastructure: Companies favor cities with substantial airports, freeway systems connecting to other cities, and more.

Its still uncertain as to how well BAM will handle the current environment with higher interest rates and slowdown in rent growth. 

Leveraging a property in todays environment of high interest rates will not get you cash flowing. 

Welcome to the European tax environment :-)The US does not have federal sales tax, but we do have State sales tax and City Sales tax.

I've also been directly in touch with a "fronter" in their Ontario, CA office who described the pressure-cooker type of environment, revolving door and nonstop lying. 

You definitely should network with them.Relationships are very important in this environment.

My suspicion is, in this relatively relaxed lending environment, you will do well to learn for 100-500 hours and then just get started.

This is, as you and others have agreed, because of the insane insurance environment in Louisiana post-Ida.

Gurus will tell you they 1% rule is the standard, we are in a different investment environment.