The U.S. is in much better shape and we still have a hot job market with high consumer spending.

Either you have MORE grit, and are the one wearing down life to shape into you're design....Or life is grinding down you. 

.- Continuing Education: Take advanced real estate courses or attend seminars to stay updated on market trends, investment strategies, and legal changes.8.

I would say each property should be around a bare minimum  150k per for a standard row home in relatively decent shape. 

Beyond that I could name a ton of tangible site benefits of subscriptions like all the calculators, discounts with partners like Home Depot, the great reports and webinars with tons of data on current markets and trends or the landlord forms just to name a few. 

And the most updated numbers from last week show the trend continues.

That trend will more than likely continue.

Springfield had followed the national trend with cap rates being compressed but I am personally seeing them being opened up a bit more within the last few months but that could just be the winter season in general

I had the ability to invest anywhere in the Metro Detroit area I desired.I intentionally chose Detroit because I was certain it would outstrip the suburbs in terms of appreciation, and it blows aways the suburbs when it comes to cash flow.I've been dead right on that for the last 5 years, and I don't see the trend changing any time soon.

It contains more detailed information on investing insights, analytics, and, particularly, investing in Las Vegas.Before proceeding, note that the charts only include properties that fit the following criteria unless stated otherwise.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garages, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF, one or two stories.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties (click to enlarge).Overall Las Vegas Real Estate Market InventoryThe chart below, provided by the MLS, includes all property types and price ranges.The inventory level continued its downward trajectory, significantly lower YoY.Rental Market TrendsThe charts below are only relevant to the property profile that we target.Rentals - Median $/SF by MonthRents continued the up trend as expected.