Anywhere that has consistent or slightly growing population and a decent job supply may be a good fit.

This will influence the supply in the area but in some specific niche or criteria, that's why is important to review constantly the area -inflow of new families are not slowing down.

Economics matter: Market trends and supply and demand. 

Supply and Demand11.

Another focused on National Realty Investment Advisors, a New Jersey-based firm with a big Philadelphia property-development footprint that promises large returns to investors on national TV and radio ads.

Medford (North Boston) happens to be a low supply/high demand market so I absolutely need to get more comfortable with consistent rent increases but those increases need to be researched and in line with the market. 

There's a lot you can do remotely such as listing on websites, pricing strategies, arranging/order supplies, guest communications, going to the property and doing work on it (note: travel time generally doesn't count).

We just have to hope mortgage rates decline a little bit in 2025 while the supply does not drop so that we can have more home sales in 2025 compared to 2024.

In our 4-bedroom, we have one in every room because 1) the need for it in bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry room is obvious and 2) living room / bedrooms, it's helpful (and easy) for people with allergies (kleenex), snacking in front of the tv, etc.

There could be a "double whammy", a recession (which we seem overdue for) then a drop in interest rates which leads to a big influx of new housing supply.