@Lauren MerendinoI strongly believe that your chosen market should be somewhere that you can go to in person / have strong personal knowledge of / have family or a network in already.  

Your strong foundation in the stock market and tech background positions you well for success in real estate investing.

There are many here in my local area and your area is likely to have the same type of meetings.Most of the deals that I fund are by meeting investors in person at these groups and creating strong relationships. 

Hi @Joshua Manier,**I'm not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned**Your strong financial profile and low LTV puts you in a great position!

This experience has provided me with a strong foundation in acquisitions, valuations, and deal sourcing.

@Jared CarpenterPhoenix is a strong market for home sales and the competition has been pretty strong for the last few years now as the markets have recovered greatly from 5-6 years ago.

Louis market:•How strong is the demand for Section 8 housing in the area?

Guessing the have a strong lobby...in more ways than one.

As you develop the park I would strongly recommend your homes be individually metered for water, sewer expense prorated and garbage paid by tenants via individual can service. 

As the state capital, it boasts a strong government and military presence, supported by the nearby Air Force Base.