Hello BP, Is there a metric, tool or indicator I can use to determine vacancy rates in a specific area before buying a rental property? What tips do you have to determine if a property will reasonable rent quickly in ...

When demand is growing rapidly, executing an MTR arbitrage play may allow you to quickly and profitably serve residents that might otherwise be in a bind to find good housing. 

It’s a great time to dive in, especially with the strong rental demand in Tampa.

The short answer is supply and demand. 

There has been a ton of new construction all over Florida, so supply and demand tipped very quickly in 2022-today.

For example, Fountain Square or the Near Eastside will jump to 30 days on market around Halloween, despite the fact Broad Ripple or Fishers will remain ultra-competitive because of their respective higher demand / low inventory. 

I like how you point out the "technical" elements at play by mentioning the demand for MBS versus treasuries. 

Tampa’s rental demand is strong, and timing the market is always tricky.

A recent study showed that 80 people are moving to this city every single week, which will continue to increase housing demand.

Remodeling and addressing the current market demand.