Quote from @David Treat: What comes next in real estate now that Trump is in?

The best strategy really depends on your goals, risk tolerance, and your market conditions.

Great to see you getting into real estate investing!

Study the market.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

I am leaning on local first for my next investment, but not ruling out an out-of-market opportunity. 

They will know market data and trends better, have reliable comps to base their recommendations on, and could even be a great deal flow with current portfolio properties selling.The completely remote, centralized PM function is one of the reasons why you see the homes owned by PE firms sit on the market so long.

With this type of YOY growth, you can re-invest you equity into upstate or OOS markets (i.e.

It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.

It's exciting to see your focus on building a real estate portfolio for financial freedom!