Allows you avoid a significant vacancy spike & cash flow hit, all the while you gradually grow NRI rent collections over 12-36 months. 

This tepid job growth may be contributing to the soft demand for retail space.Market OutlookThe forecast for the Los Angeles retail market is cautiously optimistic:• Asking rents are projected to grow by 1.3% in 2024, accelerating to 1.7% in 2025 and 2.0% annually from 2026-2028.• Vacancy rates are expected to gradually decline, reaching 7.2% by 2028.• New construction is likely to remain limited, with inventory growth forecast at 0.5% in 2024, declining to 0.2-0.4% annually through 2028.However, downside risks remain.

I am interested in meeting more local investors to grow my network. 

I can bring great skills and business experience to the table, so we both can grow our business successfully.

If it is also not growing or rural - then that is another red flag.For me I would not buy this as a rental.

I believe Cleveland will continue to grow and be a good market for Investors.

Most of us are doing this because we love real estate investing and want to help others grow with no expectations of a financial return, therefore our information is more reliable.

For context, in Orlando, we’ve seen fluctuations in tourism and a growing demand for long-term housing, possibly due to economic factors and changes in travel behavior.

Since you're planning to buy your first multifamily unit, I suggest looking into markets that have great macroeconomics with growing population and jobs just like Columbus OH.

Hi all,My wife & I sold our duplex in 2020 and used ~ $60k of that as a down payment on a town home for our growing family (purchased for $345k, 30yr @ 3.5% in 2022).