I know some investors use them as a tax-advantaged way to grow their portfolios, and I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on that.Looking forward to your insights!

Thanks in advance.Hey Cosmo,I do think there is a growing concern towards the reliability with section 8 with varying administrations right now.

As we grow we want to make sure we have the infrastructure to keep growing.

However, some investors don't mind this strategy if they prefer not to put a lot of liquid in up front and plan to refi out within a few years of closing (which seems to be a great option with the talks of the FED reducing interest rates this year).It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.

Additionally, there's growing interest in cryptocurrency as an alternative asset class, though it comes with higher volatility and risk.

My goal is to build a data-driven tool that provides actionable insights into which neighborhoods and property types are in the highest demand, based on metrics like:Time on market: How quickly rentals are being leased.Property characteristics: Bedrooms, bathrooms, size, and amenities.Pricing trends: Rental rates relative to market demand and property features.Visual quality: Leveraging property photos to analyze the style and condition of rentals that perform well.The tool will allow users to:Pinpoint areas with the fastest rental turnovers.Understand what types of properties (size, price range, features) rent the quickest.Gain deeper insights into property presentation and amenities that correlate with high demand.Thank you in advance for your feedback.

We have been at this for about 4 years have 5 properties and 7 doors and are also looking to keep growing. 

Now I’m looking into the Detroit and Ohio areas (Toledo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus) since they seem to have growing populations and affordable properties under $200k as well.  

Those areas are seeing the most appreciation and continue to grow with new residents moving there looking for housing. 

I'm looking to grow quickly.Do you advise sitting and waiting it out?