Key takeaways include:- 81% of investors plan to grow their portfolios within two years.- Investors are less worried about vacancies, focusing on financing costs (35%) and home prices (33%).- 22% faced rental insurance hikes of 11% or more, and 50% saw property tax increases of over 6%.- Conventional loans remain the top financing option (44%).Give it a full read on our BiggerPockets Blog

Most investors that have tried to purchase an investment property recently have been shocked by how high prices have remained given the higher interest rates and growing negative economic news.

What suburbs of dallas would you look into investing that has strong job grow, but prices are not super high.

This price growth is largely driven by continued low inventory levels, which have kept competition high among buyers, even as average days on market have increased to 36 days​(Nest Realty)​(Garretts Realty).In Southern Indiana, activity is up with new listings growing by 8.2%, though sales have seen slight declines.

I’ve seen investors spread too thin by picking up multiple inexpensive properties in less desirable neighborhoods, only to be hit with constant maintenance issues and tenant turnover.That said, there are still opportunities in the Midwest where you can find properties in stable, growing areas.

Trying to see how I can use it to grow my real estate portfolio, this is my only property btw.

How can my online presence help me to grow my real estate portfolio?

Growing population, decent appreciation.

The only difference is that there might be an explainable rationale for holding on to a property, such as a well-founded belief that equity gains are coming (such as owning a house in a rapidly growing area or property where the next commercial boom is headed), whereas with gambling your odds never change regardless of your losses.

I ask this question because there are many markets that are growing in population and want to be a step ahead.