If your company was one that had the foresight to build a tech stack that had dynamic solutions to operate efficiently both on and offline, then 2020 was a walk in the park.

Many start out by house hacking - and given your family dynamics - a duplex may be a great first investment.

I can tell you from the trenches that things are moving VERY fast in the Minneapolis market right now, it's very dynamic and anyone who says they have it pegged is flat out lying or delusional. 

They finally came back with the following:“At this point we would just need you to apply for a “Special Inspection” at our office for visual “certification” of the existing structures.”I am curious what this sort of “visual certification” entails.

But you also obviously do understand that when you own an asset, it's always a wise idea to learn at least the basics about that asset.One of the most basic book about the basics of how houses work is called How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Home by Charlie Wing.

Can't speak to turnover in another city as I am unfamiliar with market dynamics in that area.

Can anyone recommend a good data visualization tool for population, job growth, etc.?

Helocs also allow your funds to be much more dynamic, as your money is always working for you.

At auction I do my homework (title search, comps, visual inspection of the property).

In dynamic highly sought after top tier markets - Phoenix, Dallas Ft Worth, Austin, Atlanta, I am seeing deals trade below 4% cap rates.