But until someone provides evidence (via their primary research like I did) that central NC, with 1M in population is completely different from everywhere else as far as SDIRA investment behavior, I will assume the above is consistent with the rest of the country.

I couldn't have predicted this nine months ago, but I'm smart enough to predict things like this will happen eventually and I plan accordingly. also highly dependent on class of asset.. where in the country it is. and tenant base your renting to.. your mileage may or will vary depending on these variables.

Initially I didn't understand why these professionals were traveling around the country doing this type of shpiel if they were having the type of success they presented during the weekend.

I’m looking to do a deal in TX Hill Country in New Braunfels, but I am located in NYC. 

When I ask for reasons I get cost of living, quality of live, moderate climate, fresh water access, no natural disasters and moving back to where they were from.From what I can see the trend to the Midwest is steadily increasing, but by no means as big as moving south.Your comment "This is an old statistic" Maybe I'm mistaken but they haven't published 2023 - 2024 since 2024 isn't over yet, But, if you have something that covers the country for all of 2024, I'd love to see it.

Many areas saw huge appreciation I think its challenging at best to find a duplex where one side pays the whole mortgage anywhere in the country. 

One region of the country with natural abundance that offers present and future sanctuary is the Oregon Coast.

There's about 2.5 million agents in the country.

It's making seasonal, MTR, and LTR a lot more attractive or a 1031 exchange as soon as we hit the 2 year mark.Anyone else seeing this in their part of the country?

In my field of work, we collaborate with different tax professional all over the country and I personally have a few favorites with various knowledge and insights!