If you look at the surround areas of a metro there are usually still inventory with less competition. 

On the flip side, inventory tends to be lower so it really depends on the inventory level in your specific market. 

I think it's a good place to be, man there sure is a lot of multi family inventory coming in the market right now, but I guess it's getting absorbed?  

This will help direct your search to the right areas, property types and price point.If you're purchasing all-cash, skip that step.Depending on your goal and preferred timeline for closing, the majority of your time should be spent searching for and analyzing deals.Searching: Look at public listing sites; connect with an investor friendly agent and choose 1 to work with who can search MLS and off-market inventory; for additional off-market options, consider growing your own database of wholesalers and homeowners Analyzing: Your agent can send comps and you can also search public listing sites for sold homes.

we have inventory that includes SFR, Duplex, Three unit, and Quads.Please connect if I can get you more information.  

At 21, I wouldn't do a fix and flip right now with rates and inventory of homes available where you can make money.

One, not enough inventory (artificial - since this can be solved with gov't streamlining the process and providing grant funding; if they wanted.

Check commercial real estate sties that have local apartment rental and inventory data.

prices are high, interest rates are high, there is tremendous demand for inventory by both retail / primary buyers and investors, good contractors are booked up, some materials are still expensive. ' can't we just be honest that (1) if you are in a strong financial position, then yes, RE is still a good investment and ALSO  (2) it's way more difficult than it was in 2016? 

I think inventory is going to stay low so the quicker you can turn it around, the better and I agree, you will be in good shape when you go to sell.