Most major Brokerages require you to join NAR, so stick to the smaller firms.My old firm in NC, (had to join NAR) had a nice pay structure of $35 per month and $299 per closing (including E&O), and you keep 100%.

Prices have always been reasonable, permitting process isn't difficult, and HOA's are not as present as most major cities. 

Maybe Ukraine spreads into a broader European war. 

Most major carriers have lost money over the past few years due to a soft market, huge cat losses and below average investment income.

You can also find them in most major middle american cities.

Adams)High-end investment areas, suitable for short-term rentals.Cash flow covers expenses, lower CoC return.Grade: Not specified for individual neighborhoodsOver-The-Rhine (OTR)Revitalized, much safer than before.LGBT+ friendly, entertainment district.Median home prices at $304,900.Attracts young individuals.Grade: A ClassHyde ParkAffluent area, homes over $1,000,000.Hyde Park Square with over 150 shops.Safe, preferred by older families and retirees.Grade: A ClassMount LookoutFavored by young professionals.Small homes, townhomes, and apartments.Mount Lookout Tavern, a local hangout.Green spaces, safe suburb.Grade: Not specifiedMount AdamsCity views, small homes, slim streets.Median home values around $465,000.European-style architecture.Suited for young professionals.Grade: A ClassIndian HillWealthiest Cincinnati suburb.Mansions on large lots, homes range $1,000,000 to $4,000,000.Ideal for raising older children.Grade: Not specifiedWest ChesterFamily-friendly and affordable.Homes range $200,000-$300,000.EnterTRAINment Junction and many parks.Excellent schools.Grade: Not specifiedDowntown CincinnatiUrban living, apartments and townhomes $100,000-$250,000.Rent around $1,150 per month.Artsy and trendy, mixed professional population.Higher crime rates than other neighborhoods.Grade: Not specifiedWest Side Neighborhoods (College Hill, Westwood)C,D class areas, higher cash flow.Affordable 3-4 bedroom homes between $100k-$150k.Up and coming areas with investor interest.Grade: C/D Class

Also, Lidl, a European grocery chain with its US headquarters in Arlington, VA, is nearing completion of a one million square foot distribution facility and its first stateside grocery store.  

Saving 2% in processing and 3% elsewhere is what is required to survive and/or thrive, while competitors are shutting down or being bought out.Other trends in 2021:- Paying existing tenants to conduct showings before vacating, thus not needing to pay real estate brokers - No office, be completely remote, save $$$$$ by not having an office space- Virtual team: pay $5 per hour to an expert European consultant instead of $20 to an entry level American.- Your property photos = marketing content, professional photoshoot / videos / 3D walk-throughs = major change in demand generation

I am an European Citizen on a H1b visa, applying now for Green Card, which I will get most likely in 2-3 years.

During 2007-2011 the Euro was strong and it was convenient for Europeans to invest in the US.