Lastly, I make sure that we are double checking and doing proper due diligence - I walk the property and do an in-depth investor walkthrough for them, we do a home inspection, we have a licensed GC to walk and write up an itemized bid, etc.And to answer the last part of your question, one of the hottest markets is Columbus Ohio!

As for published lists of the “newest and hottest” markets, I would take that with a grain of salt.

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Usually, when a new client approaches me with a wish list, there are often only a handful of properties actively on the market that are genuine prospects, and these are usually the hottest listings in any market.

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).

The neighbor was the hottest in the twin cities and this house has 83 businesses cards of realtors who showed the property.

Milwaukee is still one of the hottest markets in the US, we see on average offers at 102% of list price, so understanding fair market value is key.And then of course you have the fact that most deals are negotiated by agents.

We all know 'housing affordability' is one of the hottest political topics as of late but I'm not seeing any commitments to increase inventory. 

Your investment performing well, great so are all of the others because its the hottest market we've ever had. 

Some of the hottest areas I've observed include Temple, Kyle, and East Austin.