This influx is limiting rent growth nationwide, particularly in the Sun Belt, where oversupply has led to rent declines.Nationwide, vacancy rates edged down to 7.8% as move-ins outpaced move-outs.

More growth and the rust belt is still not doing great economically. 

The systemic trouble is in a few high growth markets in the US.  

Some great markets are in your backyard, Tuscon and Phoenix are 2 good markets with Tuscon being a little cheaper and Phoenix being a little higher but with the potential for higher/quicker growth. 

What areas are you seeing the growth? 

What would you say your goal is: A) Cashflow Growth B) Net-worth Growth  The goal is to learn as much as I can about multi family or similar apartments and to get started by the EOY.

It's also helpful to consult a local real estate agent to understand market trends, including demand, vacancy rates, and rental growth patterns.

It has shown nice equity growth although the cash flow is relatively low.

Business Growth: As I’m focusing on multifamily, industrial, and retail assets, any advice on how to position my company to stand out in a competitive market?

A lot of clients I work with in NY invest here because it's one of the hottest real estate markets in the US and has some of the best macroeconomics - population growth, job growth, and companies moving and developing here.