The tourism demand is strong year-round, especially in beach towns like Panama City Beach or Destin.

WE use the doors that have the blinds built in for the man door on the garage so it can have some light or privacy and or if it goes to the backyard because there is no slider same thing and we put that door on whatever room is going to be the office.. that way they can close the blind in the glass for privacy while they work or leave it open  buyers dig that.

Seeing your intro is a breath of fresh air.. what's your next step in building a strong investment network?

The big pros are the strong job market (lots of major employers), good population growth, and still-reasonable entry prices.

Quote from @Keegan Felix: This is all very new to me, but I started listening to the BP podcast about a month ago and realized I have a strong interest in real estate investing.

@Josh LansberryIt’s exciting that you’re ready to take action in the Raleigh/Research Triangle market, an area with strong growth potential.

Quote from @Andrew Betts: Hi Michael - We own and manage homes in Solara, I can recommend it for a strong ROI, and there is full access to the clubhouse, and better quality food and drinks there, than at other resorts. 

It should be pretty accurate - high level data sites are not always going to be perfect, but should always be directionally correct and AirDNA has a pretty strong track record. 

If you move to NYC, focus on maximizing your earning potential while investing in affordable out-of-state markets with strong rental demand, like San Antonio or Indianapolis.

Hi Steven,It sounds like you and your wife, Renee, have a wealth of experience in the real estate and construction fields, which is a great foundation for starting your real estate investing business.Given your background in residential remodeling and home inspections, and Renee's experience as a real estate agent, you're off to a strong start.