Here, we got a ton in the hood, which there is no real demand for anything to be developed, so these buildings are generally worth very very little.

I'm fairly new to investing and looking to wholesale at first, then develop a portfolio of rental properties in apartments, SFH or both.

Early on, rents would remain market-aligned to ensure the portfolio generates the income needed to cover expenses, pay investors, and reinvest in expansion.

Secondary Markets Are ThrivingOmaha and San Antonio are two examples of secondary markets where the cost of entry is still reasonable.

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Turns out, the right marketing found renters who appreciated the quality and were willing to pay a premium.

Even though interest rates are high, we have a big Mircron plant coming here as part of the CHIPS act so that could boost housing demand in the coming years.I don't know the SYR market, but I did a quick search for duplexes somewhat outside of the city, and found this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7300-Lakes....

Here in mid-west flyover country, rents are still creeping up and almost all the development has been luxury rentals (mostly by Redwood).

At least do these things before marketing your house.

What I did get, was on a marketing email list that sells their other virtual products.