The location is prime—adjacent to a college that has experienced 37% population growth over the past five years.

Despite current unemployment rates maintaining below 5%, the recent rise from 3.8% to 4.2%(recently revised to 4.1%) is significant, especially when considering wage growth adjusted for inflation.Over the last few years, the median household income has dropped by 7.2% when adjusted for inflation (and this isn't even considering volatile food and energy prices), a troubling trend given that inflation has outstripped income growth.

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Negative $455/Month and at that price/rent point, poor historical rent growth and appreciation.What is the expected source of return?  

But when we compare this year's figures to 2019 (the last normal tourism year pre-COVID), we see continued growth. 

We've had owner clients tell us we should be driving by their vacant property several times each day - for free. 

It’s also worth considering things like the local market conditions, return on investment, population and job growth trends, and other economic indicators.

Lesson from Radiant Young Adults night in Tampa – "Staying Power"Last Thursday's session reminded me:- Stay consistent- Play the long game- Consistency always beats periodic bursts of intensity- Consistency might feel “boring,” but that’s where growth happensStay the course!

Strong demand and limited inventory are driving prices up.

A few general tips - look for markets with strong economic growth - job growth, population growth, network with other investors in your area and check which states they are investing in, for out-of-state investing - work with someone who has your best interests at heart and is also an investor who can easily plug you in with their network (GCs, lenders, PMs).