Also looking forward to sharing some of my experiences form the last few years in this market. 

I am in the Memphis, TN market, so we aren't far apart. 

I have been in the STR market for the last 13 years.

Obviously you jam it all in the stock market for 11%.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

The residential lease market in Arlington County, VA, from January 2024 to January 2025 has experienced some changes:- Units Listed: The number of units listed decreased by 1, a 0.64% decrease, from 157 to 156.- Listed Median Price: The listed median price increased by $75, a 2.78% increase, from $2,700 to $2,775.- Units Leased: The number of units leased increased by 9, a 6.67% increase, from 135 to 144.- Sold Median Price: The sold median price increased by $75, a 2.68% increase, from $2,800 to $2,875.A slight decrease in units listed indicates a minor reduction in supply year over year, while an increase in units leased suggests a rise in demand.

The rental market demand is still extremely high and there are a lot of value add opportunities, you just have to be willing to put in the work.

Typically on market (retail) SFH rent is at ~0.5% rent to purchase price ratio. 

How do you find off market deals?

Passive income is certainly the name of the game - building a real estate portfolio and creating generational wealth are key ingredients to long term holistic financial health and success.There are fantastic real estate investment opportunities in various markets, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast of the country.