Now I’m sure BP has all the data and statistics to so h the know better than me what people like and want to hear.

Just stating that waiting will also likely make the cost of what you want to buy go up if the last 98 years of real estate data provides the future direction.

I'm new to real estate investing in general but excited to learn about all the complexities, intricacies, and varieties. 

That they wanted "Cheap" buys, not intelligent buy's, not data driven buys, not future casting buys, just "cheap". 

I always enjoy reading your updates and thoughts on the area.So, what is your best area right now according to your data and opinion?

ACTUAL data is always best. 

I just saw new data from ATTOM that 39% of homes in the US are free and clear.

The Austin metro was among the hottest destinations in the country for where people were moving last year, according to the latest annual ranking from U-Haul International Inc.Austin ranked No. 5 among the top U.S. growth metros in 2024, and Texas was the No. 2 state for move-ins — bested from the top spot after three consecutive years by South Carolina, according to data released Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area took the crown for the top growth metro in the recent list, followed by Charlotte, North Carolina (No. 2); Phoenix (No. 3); and, Lakeland, Florida (No. 4).

You can look that data up on AirDNA.Once you move, turning the home into a long-term rental could offer stable income.

When trying to analyse STR I try to use as many data sources as possible, AirDNA, Rabbu, Pricelabs and good old networking, ask around see what other investors are getting for their units.