This conforms to the traditional seasonal trend.Rentals - Months of SupplyThe supply for our target rental property profile stands at about 1.2 months, remaining flat year-over-year.

All that "certainly yes" cheerleading (and other Grant Cardone-style baseless crap) is best ignored.Read this older thread that states my opinion on the issue:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1124042-tax-d... 

There can be exceptions, especially if you buy older homes or in non-HOA neighborhoods. 

Think about if a seasoned syndicator of multifamily is having challenges than what about all the newly trained up syndicators at these workshops that bought marginal properties massaging debt to get investment so they can make money?

Our slow season is months with some of the best weather IMO and people come here to escape bad weather further North.

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@Matt Wignall I have offices in MN and can say the # of companies willing to insure older buildings has gone from 10 to 1-2 in 2024. 

Any advice from seasoned investors would be appreciated on pulling the trigger on the first investment property.  

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Although the $55,000 renovation went as planned, dealing with unforeseen issues, such as older plumbing, required adjustments.