The demand for rental properties in these urban areas remains high, which bodes well for investors seeking consistent returns.3.

Most meetings are filled with people who don't exactly reach out to meet new people so if you go be prepared to be outgoing and honest and FOLLOW UP with people you met but don't be demanding.

Just not enough inventory to support the demand in CA. 

They marked it down as a "claim," even though the delivery guy never filed suit, asked for money, or sent a demand letter. 

The new teaching were something like 50 ways to swindle a homeowner out of their equity; search there garbage to find bank statements indicating how desperate they are; trash talk the property telling them no one except you would buy it and low ball them; have an associate or 2 go by, look at the house, and point out structural deficiencies (just make them up even if they don’t exist).  

No slowdown in demand in sight, but we shall see. 

This is the bad side of real estate investing, the "gurus" are making the money of the people that are desperate to get into investing.Hey Matt, Rick Klingenstein here.

., when looking at small towns, focus on markets with strong rental demand—whether from visitors, local workers, or a growing economy.

The city’s robust economic growth and steady population influx continue to drive strong rental demand, making it an ideal choice for long-term investment success.Best of luck!

If local options aren't a fit, expand your search to other markets with strong rental demand.