Gentrification follows the formula of cheap rent+ east commute to downtown + open vacant space for restaurants and bars + proximity to another gentrified neighborhood that is getting to expensive so people expand their search to surrounding.  

However, after further research, I’ve noticed that Charlotte, NC, and Raleigh-Durham, NC, are experiencing robust rental market growth and expanding economic opportunities.

Perhaps there is a relevant book or podcast that you could suggest to expand my knowledge in this area.Considering you're experience with creative finance deals, which you mentioned previously, I am keen to hear about your personal insights and experiences.

•For example, a listing with three price drops and 180 days on the market would be weighted less than one with 30 contacts, no price drops, and a quick removal after 30 days.3.Open Data:•Provide direct access to each comp’s details: price history, leasing schedules, photos, and even links to the original listing sites—all without leaving the platform.These three issues have been my biggest frustrations with current tools, and I’m building this out for internal use in my market.My questions to you:•Is this something you would want to see in your market?

When work needs to be done, we require the tenant to provide access.

You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist who is willing to work with you throughout the year, not just when preparing your tax return.

@Tyler Garza a couple of ways of accessing wholesale lists is going to Facebook groups and searching for wholesale groups or real estate investing groups for the area you want to invest in.

most of the above have a general known sqftage, known market area, known look, known parking and access, etc etc.  

Unless you have a way of sourcing deals or access to a crew (cheap labor), it's going to be very, very difficult.As for a market, I lived in Houston for a dozen years and still own property there.

You’ll see the appraisal that you may have access to and what it sold for was more than inline.