A client of mine recently invested there and raves aboutt the ease of finding solid contractors who stick to the budget.One piece of advice: before jumping into any market, spend time understanding the local economy, demand drivers (like job growth and population trends), and the landloard laws.

According to the Justice Department, RealPage’s algorithm allows landlords to align rents with their competitors by analyzing sensitive data, from renewal rates to occupancy trends.

Do you eat out for lunch every day, get coffee twice a day, have a new fancy car, and buy the latest trends?  

(I recently saw an article in Forbes talking about the Bay Area’s shifting market) And if you aim to hold properties long term, keep your eyes on towns around the Bay that have had consistent rent growth.Here in my home market of Phoenix, I see investors branching out to places like Austin, Chicago, and even Omaha from what Ive heard because they recognize how trends can shift quickly.

Instead of following trends, tailor your space to the lifestyle of your target market.

I’m currently in the research phase for obtaining my first property, and I am looking to gain insight on market trends, investment strategies, and project management.

Currently, I have a little over 100 properties and am starting to notice trends.

There are trends that all of us who've dealt with 1,000's of voucher holders have seen.

I agree that Tampa is not the worst (yet) but I believe we are trending in that direction.

Residential subdivisions, while potentially less complex, can be hit-or-miss depending on local housing trends and the cost of infrastructure development.