Hey @Brad TooleyIt’s great to hear that you’re planning ahead and doing your research before jumping into your first deal—that’s a smart approach!

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

I'm Alejandro and me and my wife are doing our research to start investing in the US.

Quote from @William Weston: Though I have lived here my whole life I still have a lot of research to do. 

The growth of 1.6 million additional residents will require investments in infrastructure, housing and transportation, the organization added.The numbers were provided by the group’s research team with data from the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management and the South Carolina Department of Revenue.

Research each location’s “sweet spot” in terms of bedroom count, amenities, and guest demand.3.

Quote from @Andrew McArthur: Hi all, I'm from Toronto and been doing research into South Carolina's Multifamily market, specifically Greenville, Charleston, Columbia. 

Be sure to research rental demand, zoning laws, and financing options before deciding.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

As you're doing your research, the main difference you will find with a Commercial versus SFH/MFH is the due diligence time constraints.