I invest in Columbus RE, huge growth to come from recent additions to the tech sector (google, intel, amazon, honda, and many start ups).

Seek out regions with robust population growth, a variety of sectors, and job growth.Make contact with nearby property managers, real estate brokers, and other investors in the desired region.

Commercial real estate values, particularly in sector like self-storage is less prone to economic volatility, offering a more secure investment option.In fact, certain real estate classes like self-storage outperformed during the Great Recession.

Youll be able to pull some national property trends and forecasts across all property sectors.

Not only with the normal roils of the hospitality business, of which you have become a 'member business', but because due to the large sector share of Airbnb, you have also tied yourself to their company - - to some degree.

The commercial real estate sector is experiencing a sharp rise in foreclosures, with an almost 97% year-over-year increase by January.

This perspective is quite common in the MF sector, especially where sales comparisons are largely based on the asset's condition and financial performance (NOI which leads to a cap rate).When comparing two properties with similar capital expenditure needs, the industry standard is to evaluate them based on a cap rate.

I would also stay away from this sector if you are a new real estate investor. 

Great city to visit but the multifamily sector isn't necessarily owner friendly.

I have often wondered just how an investor, especially one doing flips like I do, would get by without mls access, because this whole sector of investing is all about getting in for the right price and knowing what the fixed up value REALLY is!