People follow those who have unique takes and are original.

Quote from @Alan David: raad has held onto my funds for over two years,I closed the account after requesting part of my money back , to help pay for a medical procedure.i was told to apply in December for a return in July.Now they simply refuse my request,their talk about customer service is all a crock.'

With a mix of college students, medical professionals, and blue-collar workers, the rental market stays pretty steady.

In my experience, finding deals with strong potential for cash flow, often means digging deeper into off-market opportunities or unique property types that traditional models overlook.

.- My Resources / Constraints: I'm in a by no means unique, but perhaps less common situation for those getting started; I'm a somewhat senior software engineer at a tech megacorp and should be able to save a couple of down payments per year for lower priced houses (100-200 in my area), or perhaps one medium priced house (300-500).

Maybe my experience is unique- maybe not.

Plus, living in the property gives you the unique advantage of understanding it inside and out.. making you a better landlord when you eventually rent out all the units.If I were you, I’d prioritize properties with room for rent increases or small upgrades that could boost value.

No kidding.. each Jurisdiction is unique..

Just wondering how you feel about the unique challenges NOLA has relative to economy & climate change (insurance), population decline.  

I’m curious if the process in NYC is similarly structured, where it’s difficult but feasible to follow through, or if there are unique barriers that make it much harder or even impractical.If anyone has insights or could answer a few questions, I’d really appreciate it!