there are ways to get around the highest and you also need to take into account the savings you will generally have on the purchase side when compared to other regions. 

I think regionally things may be different as I am yet to find the issue NOT surface.  

In some of the big cities (speaking in Canada), you have people who want to live in Toronto or Vancouver, but they can't afford the rent with their lifestyle...and they don't want to move.   

My business partner is a regional VP for NARPM and I am happy to help if you need anything please reach outQuestions to Ask prospective management companies What are your average days on market for vacant homes?

The biggest employer in the region shut down about a year ago, and over the past year, the area was directly hit by three hurricanes (two of them major). 

Major employers like JP Morgan and AT&T are pushing for these policies as well, and specifically in the D.C. region, Amazon HQ2, the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority, and the Executive Branch of the government have required all employees to return to work 5 days a week at those locations.Fundamental Lack of Residential SupplyAnother interesting driver of demand is the fundamental lack of supply of housing stock due to the fallout effects of the 2008 housing crisis, slowdowns in housing construction during Covid-19 primarily in 2020, and a good amount of 2021 from supply chain issues, labor shortages, and rising construction costs.

Plus, the lack of state income tax in some of these regions can boost your returns.I work with investors similar to you who aim to expand and diversify their portfolios.

Haven't seen much activity on BP lately up here in the NorCal region, I'm sure everybody is busy out there taking on some great deals.

Also, if this is a regional flood, Fire, Tornado or Hurricane issue; replacement costs will be even higher.F. 

Lots of investment in the region as well so hopefully quality job growth will continue.