Over the past decade, the death rate has risen from 10.192 in 2014 to 11.119 in 2025. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/ITA/ita...Italy is in a unique position, where all the youth are either leaving for college, or once they get their degree, they leave Italy to go take jobs in other EU countries. 

Thanks, Tiffany Palaskas  In my experience, one of my biggest regrets were selling a great cash flowing property in a college community.

It scared me.I did what everyone told me to do and went off to college, thinking I would become a lawyer and make my family proud.

Investors should keep an eye on its growing infrastructure and amenities.Huntersville: A family-friendly suburb with excellent schools and amenities, Huntersville is a solid choice for long-term appreciation.Davidson: A charming college town, Davidson offers steady appreciation and attracts higher-income tenants.Belmont: This small town near Charlotte offers more appreciation potential than cash flow, driven by its desirability and quaint atmosphere.Neighborhoods Offering Both Cash Flow & AppreciationConcord: A tricky yet rewarding market, Concord can provide both cash flow and appreciation.

It is located in an area that attracts college students/employees, working class families, and military families.

Covid was challenging for my rentals that historically had college kids as tenants.

However college kids or young professionals will most likely not care.In Danbury you have to look out for hidden gems.

Before becoming a designer, I was a systems engineer and business analyst (MIS degree), so my process is deeply rooted in formulas to keep the right elements at the forefront.

Personally for what people charge for these programs I would say you are 1000x  better off taking some courses at a local college, getting a degree and working in real estate to get paid for experience and then do real estate on the side for your own portfolio as well.

@Lorenzo Lopez good on you for getting into RE investing in college!