That information was stated to establish what I thought is a relevant trend to the discussion that inevitably follows it.

Home price appreciation is still trending up, but cashflowing rentals are difficult to find for the most part.

If it is a private money/ commercial style  lender, it is a relatively simple process.

Local market trends: Could you share any insights into current rental market conditions and future growth projections for these areas?

In my view, this trend is likely to persist and could be a strong demographic tailwind for a long-term investor like yourself.Specifically, Athens, AL—a city about 30 miles west of downtown Huntsville—was the #1 fastest-growing city in the state in 2023, so there’s a lot of growth, development, and opportunity in and around Huntsville proper.If you have the time, do some driving around.

-Bill Mcbride newsletter if you want narrow and deep insights about weekly trends in housing -JBRE is a good one for deep dive on housing stats.

.- GDP growth trending at approximately 3%.- National home prices have surpassed the 2006 peak.- Major stock market indices at or near all-time highs.- Housing construction, supply and existing home sales are all at recessionary levels.In other words, things are good.

Of course the last few years were an anomaly, but it's not crazy to assume that this trend will stay true going forward.Congrats on your success though!

Germany's Robust Rental MarketGermany has a rental culture that contrasts sharply with the homeownership trends in many parts of the U.S.

Traditional deals often don’t excite investors—offering $200/month in cash flow isn’t very compelling.But with co-living, you can offer 5X the returns, making it much easier to secure funding.Now, instead of asking an investor to put up a 20% down payment for $200/month cash flow, you can pitch them a 5% down investment yielding $1,000+/month—a much more attractive deal.Why Co-Living is the FutureCo-living isn’t just another strategy—it’s a high-demand, high-cash-flow, lower-risk investment model that aligns with today’s rental market trends.