However, in my opinion, since you are a new investor, completing a successful transaction and allowing yourself to gain experience by getting a win under your belt is more valuable than the Return on Effort itself.

I am newer to the REI world, and have a few LTR under my belt.

The steady demand for apartments in San Francisco, coupled with a declining vacancy rate—from 10.8% at the end of 2020 to 6.2% today—has driven this positive shift.Challenges in the Sun BeltWhile the Midwest, Northeast, and parts of California show strong rent growth, markets in the Sun Belt face challenges.

With over 20 years in the business and 3,500+ transactions under my belt, I'm always looking to connect with others in the industry.

@Jeremy Sanders you actually asked the question I have had as well, but you summed it up so perfectly!

And REOs are notorious for being non-assignable, so students most likely didn't assign to the company.I don't think there is any magic about the Ohio deals I looked at... older properties, low price because of extensive rehab required, REOs, property with high DOM, in the rust belt, ... leper properties.

@Bobby Henderson Once you get some education under your belt, the next step is to find properties.

Get a deal or 2 under your belt first.

If you stay in this game long enough, meaning you get 10+ or 20+ projects under your belt, you my friend will have GC nightmare stories. 

More tools in your tool belt = more success.