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@Marty BoardmanThat statistic is so misleading because you were not allowed to foreclose the prior year in many locations.That would be like lowering the drinking age to 18 and saying teenage drinking is up 80%.Foreclosures are at all time lows and will continue to trend up.

The demographic trends are proving extremely strong. 

I’ve Identified several locations within my region that, based on the trends in  residential development seem to be under supplied and positioned to be great potential locations for new climate control self storage. 

You don't have the general population to fall back on for your historical & future trends.  

Quote from @Brian Barch: I agree that this sounds like a pet project for you, which again is totally fine if you are okay with spending your money in that way.To me, the STR market (and from what I hear about the smokies) is on a downward trend.  

June 2024 Monthly Housing Market Trends ReportDATA, HOUSING DEMAND, HOUSING SUPPLY, MARKET OUTLOOK Jun 04, 2024 The number of homes actively for sale was notably higher compared with last year, growing by 35.2%, a seventh straight month of growth.The total number of unsold homes, including homes that are under contract, increased by 20.9% compared with last year.Home sellers were more active this May, with 6.2% more homes newly listed on the market compared with last year.

Your property can be in pretty good shape and easily need another 5K-10K to get it where it needs to be from a rental standpoint.

This trend suggests a robust and appreciating market, making Katy, Texas an attractive city for short-term and long-term investment.High Demand for Rentals: Katy is experiencing inbound migration from major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, indicating a high demand for rental properties.