I’ve been diving deep into the world of real estate investing, with a strong focus on acquiring rental properties and eventually scaling into larger deals.

I was in both architecture and real estate development for 18 years, so I'll be bringing that experience to the table.Looking to get back into the game with some big plans.

This bodes well for long-term equity growth.Rising Rents: The uptick in rental prices shows a strong demand for rental properties and could lead to better cash flow for investors.Economic Strength: Reading has a diverse economy, with key sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and education providing stability.Rental Demand: Low vacancy rates signal that people are actively renting in the area, which is essential for scalability.Future Development: Any upcoming infrastructure projects or new businesses could further boost the market.With these positive trends, it seems like Reading could be a scalable rental market.

You can do less than 20% down (as low as 3.5-5%) if you intend to occupy the home for at least a year.2) There will be an HOA (homeowners association) which restricts rentals, so be sure to read the CC&Rs (governing documents) to ensure that your rental strategy is allowed, even if you intend to live there at first, eventually you'll be transitioning it to an investment property, so this will be important.

It's not a viable path through acquisition but through development..... possible. 

Anyone have experience investing with Roers Companies, developer and operator of new multi family properties? 

Developer of apartment complexes.

How do I find out what area/lands development companies will want to purchase in the future? 

Quote from @Nick Henry: Hi there - I am starting out in real estate investing and am trying to build a portfolio of rentals that can produce enough cash flow for me to eventually leave my job and make real estate my main job.

I eventually tracked down the lady who owns it, gave her a call, and we had a friendly conversation about her house and real estate deals of her past.