The systemic trouble is in a few high growth markets in the US.  

Also if there are any local mentors in my area who would be willing and interested in helping me out I also am connected to Michigan as well! 

How CIPS Has Helped Me So FarAccess to a Global Network: Through my CIPS connections, I can collaborate with real estate professionals in key markets such as Dubai, Portugal, and the Caribbean, where I see strong investment potential.Understanding Foreign Markets: CIPS training provides insights into market trends, regulations, and transaction structures that differ from domestic deals.Opportunities for Investors & Buyers: Many international buyers are interested in New York and Long Island properties, while U.S. investors are exploring opportunities abroad. 

Some highlights of the article: - New listing increased 11.3% year over year from Jan 24 to Jan 25 - 8204 homes listed for sale in Feb by 32.7% over the year - Highest showings are Matthews, Huntersville, Waxhaw, Charlotte and ConcordEven with inventory increasing, levels are still under 3 months indicating its still a seller's market.   

We have final site compliance plans in Columbus Ohio for large development projects and the only people that can do them are either an architect or a civil engineer. an architect is more versatile but the real knowledge is a civil engineer but you need to be able to stamp it for accuracy and you are putting your professional experience on the line. it has nothing to do with zoning. civil engineers don't really help with zoning that would be done by an entitlement group or zoning attorney. degree is probably mandatory before you can become a professional engineer but yes there is incredible demand for those services in our market. for subdivision development as well this is amazing skillset to have.  

My local REI buddy called today.  

Local and just starting out. 

We're an appreciation market, not as much of a cash flow market here, unless you're putting a large down payment or actively managing STR's.Buying out-of-state can get you more cash flow, but the tradeoff is less appreciation (usually), and cash flow can be eaten up by maintenance and expenses.

@Tiana Lazard check with your local municipality, but unlikely you can claim homestead unless it is still your legal address - and you want tenants getting your mail.

However, labor/material overruns and market shifts can quickly eat into that.💡 To increase profitability:Lock in material costs earlyGet multiple bids on subcontractor workPre-sell if possible to reduce holding time3️⃣ Future Financing StrategyOnce you have a successful spec build under your belt, you can start negotiating better financing terms with banks:✔ Higher LTV (e.g., 80-85% instead of 70%) so you bring less cash upfront✔ Lower interest rates (~6-7% is more competitive for repeat builders)✔ A revolving credit line or builder LOC instead of project-based financingThis first deal is all about proving execution.