While it's true that many investors are drawn to the Midwest for favorable cap rates and the 1% rule, Las Vegas still holds potential, especially for short-term rentals like Airbnb due to its high tourism volume.

That creates a really nice price / rent ratio which is favorable for investors looking for cash flow.

By securing favorable terms upfront, I aim to maximize my ROI when selling within a 3-5 year window.I believe that connecting with like-minded investors is key to continued growth and success in this industry.

Instead, you must invest in a purely passive way, such as a syndication.Second, real estate is a tax-favored asset and investing in a tax-favored asset through a tax-deferred vehicle is a bad idea. 

Jersey City tends to fluctuate with rent control laws, right now they are more favorable for landlords then they have been in the past.   

I wouldn’t touch long-term rentals as the laws are extremely in favor of renters.

I have done fix and flips in Columbus where appreciation is strong, and I own a duplex in Toledo, OH where the price to rent ratio favors housing providers. 

Always be in front of the contract and prioritize where you're buying and entry price. lf all those are three in your favor, you have a lot of leeway with some of the normal but difficult parts of a fix & flop/hold.

And I can recall only once that a title company released earnest money to the Buyer without requiring the mutual release - worked out in my Buyer client's favor so I didn't complain.

I'd also want the operator to have a favorable track record in general but also with that specific property type, plan and MSA.It's good to know that the operator is making a significant capital contribution of their own, and not just dumping their acquisition fee into it and calling it good enough.