Agree with @Jonathan Greene seller financing sound like it could be a great opportunity for this investor!

By analyzing metrics like average days on market over several years, I believe it’s possible to pinpoint investment opportunities in areas where specific property types (e.g., 2bd/2ba single-family homes) consistently perform well.Building on this, you can also analyze current rental rates relative to nearby "for sale" comps to estimate ROI.

Ongoing construction projects valued between $26 billion and $30 billion fuel employment opportunities.

Albany and the surrounding areas have some solid opportunities for this.

If you are not familiar with Scott, Scott was the Executive Director of the Opportunity and Revitalization Council, which was tasked in part to support and advance Opportunity Zone tax credits during the first Trump Administration.

I am a seasoned investor in Kansas City and looking at MS for future opportunities.

In our case we tripled our deal flow when we started a program of direct email to mortgage brokers, real estate brokers, and real estate investors who could bring us either mortgage notes for sale or new loan opportunities for loans not qualifying for commercial financing.  

1031 could be a great opportunity if you can find a great deal.

In each category, note how much you are bothered or stressed on a 1 to 5 scale, with 1 = not bothered at all and 5 = stressed out: Pain Points Stress1 to 5 Pain Points Stress1 to 5 Unit turnover Exterior maintenance Advertising for available units Deferred capital expenditures Tenant screening rules Plumbing or electrical emergencies Tenant selection / discrimination rules Mortgage payments Documenting move-in conditions Bookkeeping and bill paying Documenting ongoing conditions Taxes and insurance premiums Dealing with tenant complaints Risk of late payments or non-payments Dealing with neighbor complaints Risk of property damage or vandalism Mold, termites and rodents Premises liability Interior maintenance Evicting tenants If your completed table has mostly 1s and 2s, then congratulations—you are a happy landlord!

Also, check out LoopNet or Crexi for listings, though keep in mind that the best opportunities might not be listed publicly.