Unfortunately there competitiveness in the market and cut throat antics give the other offices (company) a bad name. 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

So overall experience of your QI to work in a number of markets and locations is really the key. 

@Shane Regnier I've flipped a bunch of houses in Ocala but have yet to dabble in the rental market. 

We don't want to bring on every owner or every property unless they fit within our target market, so, I do the far majority of the sales - this is our check and balance.

It possible that the market will stay low for a long time.

Seasoned investors focus on:- Data-Driven Acquisition Strategies: Leveraging AI and predictive analytics, along with specialized data sources, allows you to identify distressed properties before they hit the market.

Those are all going to be good market.

Particularly I am looking at some 6-plex and 8-plex units in my target market.

I don't know about other areas in TX, but I keep a close eye on Austin-SAN corridor, and I'm familiar with the market in Kyle, New Braunfels and NE San Antonio.