But it goes to show everyone reading this that marketed projected returns are often the primary metric many investors look at.  

By far your best bet are cheaper markets.

Vacancies can hit hard in the summer if you don’t lock in year-round tenants, and SUNY towns can be seasonal compared to broader rental markets.

@Emily ShinHouse hacking a multi-family property is an excellent way to start investing in real estate, especially in a market like Columbus, Ohio, which offers affordability and growth potential.

No need for a clunky online portal when they can handle everything easily via text.I completely agree that market positioning will be key.

San Antonio is a hot market still for flipping.

I do however keep my a little below market value so I get a bigger tenant pool.

Personally, I would never live in PHX, but that is all personal biases (I prefer seasons and greenery), and clearly lots of people choose to live in PHX.At the end of the day, I would argue market selection almost only comes into play when you are talking assets that cater to institutional buyers that have to get investment committee sign off. 

Myers Market Update Feb 2024 (biggerpockets.com)

It’s been an exciting (and sometimes chaotic) journey, and I’m always looking to learn from others while sharing my own experiences along the way.Baltimore is definitely a unique market with its fair share of challenges and opportunities, and I’d love to connect with other investors—whether you’re just starting out or have been in the game for years.