the trend that you are seeing in your market I think is more nationwide and you are absolutely right about building relationships with agents and wholesalers to have a good dealflow. 

(I recently saw an article in Forbes talking about the Bay Area’s shifting market) And if you aim to hold properties long term, keep your eyes on towns around the Bay that have had consistent rent growth.Here in my home market of Phoenix, I see investors branching out to places like Austin, Chicago, and even Omaha from what Ive heard because they recognize how trends can shift quickly.

Let me walk you through some exciting trends that I’ve observed firsthand, which could shape the future of your portfolio.1.

Across the Midwest markets, this will be a common trend.

There are trends that all of us who've dealt with 1,000's of voucher holders have seen.

Many of our developments are turning unprofitable citrus groves into SFH's.I do think there's a trend towards BTR (Horizontal Apartments).

Whether you're interested in residential properties, commercial spaces, or real estate investment trusts (REITs), there are various strategies and approaches to consider.Real estate investing also involves understanding market trends, economic indicators, and demographic shifts.

Over the last year, we noticed a few key trends worth highlighting:Market Recovery Signs:Loan volumes reached $539 billion in 2024, up 26% year-over-year.

You want to mix in advertisements with quality content that people will want to read such as DIY articles, market statistics, and popular housing trends.

A client of mine recently invested there and raves aboutt the ease of finding solid contractors who stick to the budget.One piece of advice: before jumping into any market, spend time understanding the local economy, demand drivers (like job growth and population trends), and the landloard laws.