Buy: As housing affordability worsens in many markets, more people opt to rent for longer periods, which creates an opportunity for mid-term rental investments.Target Demographic: Affordable housing shortages often push middle-income earners toward rentals, making this group a prime target for mid-term strategies.

Why Memphis is Ideal for House FlippingSeveral factors make Memphis an ideal market for house flipping:Affordable Property Prices: Memphis has some of the most affordable home prices in the U.S., allowing flippers to invest with lower upfront costs.Growing Job Market: With industries like logistics, healthcare, and tech expanding in Memphis, demand for housing is on the rise.Steady Appreciation: Home values in Memphis have been steadily increasing, providing a favorable market for short-term flips.If you’re looking to get into the house-flipping game, Memphis offers the potential for high returns in a stable, growing market.

If you have the income, buy as big of a place as you can afford (like a quadplex).

Looks like you're in Cleveland which is a much more affordable market.

Be mentally and emotionally prepared for the attitude - well, if you can afford a second (or third or fourth home) then you can afford all of this.

There probably is some problem with this, but I am just unsure what it is and if there is a solution to it.

At this point we are not able to find a solution except that we need to hire a lawyer which will add to the cost.

This area has definitely become a lot harder to afford but as others mentioned, appreciation here is real.

So folks tend to go to where they can afford so they can at least get in the game.

Solutions to be found.  8.