However, you might want to consider diversifying by looking at markets outside of New York that have strong growth potential but are still affordable—places like Indianapolis come to mind, where I’m currently focusing on new build duplexes with strong rental returns.Suburban vs.

I recommend looking into Columbus OH - lots of population growth, job growth, and major companies building out here like Intel, Meta, Google, Amazon, etc.

In the Reno, NV multifamily market a 5%-6% cap rate is good because of the strong appreciation, job growth, and very limited future inventory.

The report emphasizes the need for CFOs to leverage data on submarket dynamics to negotiate better deals.While challenges remain, the office market’s evolving landscape presents growth opportunities for strategic decision-makers.

BP was bought by a PE company several years ago, and there will naturally be a bit more focus on revenue and profit growth. 

While Ohio and Texas are good options, Tampa's balance of affordability, growth potential, and rental demand make it a fantastic choice.

Kansas, known for its affordability, offers cash flow potential, steady appreciation, and positive growth.

I know there are lots of stats and things to look at when analyzing deals as well as markets like job growth, unemployment, etc.

Portfolio Growth: Keeping the old property and leveraging the equity (through a HELOC or refinancing) might give you more flexibility to buy additional properties.

For instance I was seeing insane growth and development in pasco county, wesley chapel areas outside of tampa, and actually had a hell of a time finding industrial space in Bradenton FL, so at least on the commercial side of things from my limited experience there didn't seem to be a down turn or softening, so its so interesting to here your take on your local market there as well.