HUDuser.org is great for vacancy rates, but cross-referencing with local market reports is important for more context.For job diversity and employers, LinkedIn or regional economic development websites often provide insights.

I am a 23 year old who recently graduated from college with a business degree focusing on real estate finance and development.

have strong desire to venture in real estate and have read books about real estate and the book I'm currently reading directed me to get more insights from here!

Excited to join the BP community.About myself - I am a principal of a RE development company and co-founder of an proptech company. 

I'm now considering expanding my real estate ventures into building custom homes, but I know this is an entirely different beast between the required capital, learning curve, time committment, etc. 

I'd still venture your online ads might be more beneficial, but NOT having physical signs means you're not getting the foot traffic. 

Plus, with how much appreciation is coming to Columbus Ohio, that house will easily 2x or 3x over the next few years from all the population/job/companies developing here.Plus, Anduril just announced another 4k jobs and over 1B+ in development in Columbus Ohio along with all the companies already developing here (Intel, Google, Amazon, FB, Nationwide Childrens, etc)

There's also huge development projects, many spearheaded by Dan Gilbert's Bedrock investment company. 

We talked about an aggressive paydown at a rate of $5k for the next 6 months to make the deal sweeter for the next person, but renting it would be preferable to that I believe since I can get a higher return on smaller development projects at a burn rate like that. 

I’m passionate about the development and redevelopment of these assets.I come from a background as a commercial wholesaler and have worked with respected groups like Sands Investment Group, Hudson Edge LLC, and Vail Commercial during my time in wholesaling.