What I meant was avoid markets that are only cash flow markets.

One of the things I learned early is that the margins on a deal need to be substantial. 

@CJ Moulton Be careful not to get "analysis paralysis" looking at demographic data for any market.

Thoughts on market expectations for North Charleston?

Don’t forget. 2024 rent cap was 8.9% so you may never get “market rent”.

It's a lot quicker, and you can minimize the risk substantially.

If you do find that the costs to maintain the investment property are too substantial and you'd rather sell down the road, it would qualify for a 1031 exchange since the property was held for investment use.

L-ville has it's pockets so you really need to know that market well.

Was just going over with my wife both the increase in Occupancy revenue change and the 2023 versus 2024 Marketing spend for this location. 

Purchase price: $35,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $110,000 A fix-and-flip project purchased off-market from a tired landlord involved buying a distressed property with significant deferred maintenance.