Examine your current mortgage, spending, savings, and extra money for investments or a down payment to determine your current financial status.Explore the local market by conducting market research and examining demographics, economic trends, rental and vacancy rates, and property pricing.

Meet other investors, learn market trends, start to build a team and keep absorbing knowledge.

Understanding local market trends, demographic shifts, and future development plans can provide investors with a competitive edge.

I'd love advice from experienced investors familiar with the Houston/Fort Bend area or anyone aware of recent trends.

@Jaron Walling I've noticed that lower ARV properties has been the trend lately.

Whether you're a seasoned broker with years of experience, a mentor with invaluable wisdom to share, or an investor just starting and eager to learn, we can all benefit from pooling our resources and knowledge.I envision regular meetups to discuss market trends and investment opportunities and collaborate on joint ventures.

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillow’s 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the top 2 and 3 spots.

It's outdated - even though its up to data if you know what I mean where the trend has might have moved.

Hey mate,Future predictions are solid for real estate IMO over the coming years.Lot's of pent up demand waiting for the Fed.Many folks with locked in low interest rates aren't selling, and many wannabe buyers can't get the desired loan amounts due to high interest rates.So we are in a stale mate for now.If Fed loosens grip 3rd or 4th quarter, I feel the flood gates might open and activity starts again.I don't believe the market will decline if interest rates are cut, quite on the contrary.Micro market trends are very different to macro.Online stats/demographics don't reveal what happens from a micro market standpoint.I could give countless examples of zip codes in Ohio experiencing population growth, gentrification and appreciation.The overall population might be declining but again, on a micro level some pockets are booming.Thanks and much success

By understanding market trends, economic indicators, and tenant expectations, stakeholders can make informed decisions.