The location and market demand further made this a great investment opportunity for a profitable flip.

There are tons of other metrics to consider such as rental rate, job demand, growth, path of progress, taxes, schools, crime, and on and on.

•Some buyers don’t mind flood zones if they love the location, and in areas with limited housing supply, demand can still be strong.2.

In the unlikely event that you are the exception that proves the rule, the rare 18 year old who can actually generate a serious income by wholesaling real estate, your day to day will look like the following: - You will door knock, cold call, send mailers, and otherwise create lists of people who are in the most desperate moments of their lives. 

However, even with this delay, there is no indication that rates will be increased further, which provides some stability for investors, homebuyers, and business owners looking ahead.What This Means for the Housing MarketHigher interest rates have undoubtedly slowed the housing market over the past year, but demand for real estate remains strong, particularly in growing metropolitan areas.

As more people flock to the city due to job opportunities, educational institutions, and an expanding arts and culture scene, the demand for rental properties has risen.

I'd be very surprised if they would consider a less than total deal, unless they're really desperate.

Hello @Chris Atkins,To achieve and maintain financial independence, only invest in cities that meet the following requirements.Significant and Sustained Population Growth: Rental rates follow the basic principle of supply and demand.

Here are some key highlights from the report, which compares January 2025 with January 2024:The median sales price for the greater Austin metro fell 4.7% to $409,765, while the City of Austin saw a 4.7% increase to $553,465.Total sales in the metro rose 1.1%, whereas the city saw a 4% decrease in closed sales, demonstrating continued demand in spite of economic challenges.Pending sales under contract dropped 7.5% in the metro and 1.4% in the City of Austin, suggesting a slight decrease in demand at the start of 2025.Listing inventory increased 16.5% in the metro and 15.5% in the City of Austin, resulting in 5.6 months of available housing inventory in the metro and 6.2 months in the city, approximately one month more than in January 2024.According to the Texas A&M Real Estate Center, a balanced real estate market has around 6.5 months of inventory.

., how will this impact housing demand in the long run?