For now, staying local allows me to leverage my property management experience—most of which came from working directly for family and close business associates who were property managers, contractors, and business owners.

The combination of families looking for more space, good schools, and a quieter lifestyle has been a big driver of demand.For my investments, I’ve noticed:High tenant quality: Families or professionals relocating to suburbs like Naperville and Wheaton tend to stay longer, which helps with stability.Increased competition: It’s definitely tougher to find good deals, especially in top-tier school districts.

To intentionally reduce the leverage more than required is a foreign concept to me especially in the San Diego market.  

You might have to dig into off-market deals, though, since inventory is tight.Multi-Family: Always a safe bet if you can snag a good deal.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Bryan.

We have anything from multifamily & single-family properties that are already tenant occupied to permitted lots, so it works perfectly to consistently have something that can close in 45 days or less.

Hello allI am exploring investing within small multi-family  (4+ units) in Nevada.

This is one area where it helps tremendously to have per-existing relationships with people in the industry such as family or friends.

Family medical issue- being near my mom is the driver. 

If you have every lived or have family you are visiting anywhere in the Midwest, that's where I would start.