It is considered one of the hot spots for young professionals and has worked hard to develop a diversified economic base.

If you’re looking for more areas to explore or properties to invest in, sticking with places that are buzzing with development could be a smart move!

Look at factors like job growth, population trends, and rental demand.

@Aden BrustPer this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?

Develop a template daily weekly monthly.

Huntsville, Alabama, is rapidly emerging as a top real estate market in the South, driven by its growing population, strong economy, and affordable housing options.

It’s one reason why many large developers, who can hire the best lawyers in the world, often work with local attorneys.

Looking for thoughts/experiences on buy and hold (5-10 years) land banking starting 2024 in the path of solar development - Kern County, CA. 

As a retired CPA, I have seen more than my share of bankrupted RE investors who were over leveraged with many properties.All the more reason to emphasize developing good due diligence practices, having some skin in the game and staying on top of legal requirements, maintenance, finance and tenant screening criteria.

If you don't want a big city like Calgary or Edmonton; try Lethbridge, Red Deer and a few other cities with populations around 100K.