Private equity firms seem to favor larger operations with scalable systems, while smaller mom-and-pop firms are often acquired by local players or regional operators looking to expand their footprint.If you’re looking for actionable intel, reaching out to brokers specializing in the sale of PM firms could provide useful leads.

I hope it provides some value!

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

With investment properties, most lenders I work with prefer to have an address to work with in order to provide a "soft" quote, which does not include a hit to your credit.

These areas tend to provide the best balance of affordability and rental demand.That said, Detroit’s market is unique.

Then there’s fraud or misrepresentation, where borrowers inflate project values or provide false documentation.

Dallas-Fort Worth offers growth and opportunity, but smaller markets like Sioux Falls or Des Moines provide stability.

I am wondering if anyone invests in this area can provide me with some referrals?

I used to provide detailed answers to DMs, which are private and help only the requester.

Before buying or renting in an unfamiliar neighborhood, you should check the following two sites: SpotCrime, AreaVibes,These sites provide valuable information, including Livability Scores, which cover aspects such as crime rates, employment, health, housing, schools, shopping, and more.well, anything can happen anywhere.