The last cycle where rates were on a downward trend started in 1984 and ended in 2021.

Any insights on suitable areas, zoning regulations, or market trends would be greatly appreciated!

Try to track days on market and price trends to see how well an area is selling.There is a housing shortage in general, so every house will eventually be a home.

Seems like a great strategy and I hope others keep up the trend!

I also consider factors like interest rates, property appreciation trends, and my long-term investment goals.

In particular, OO does not have vacancy or PM and typically has cheaper maintenance/cap ex than the landlord would experience.https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/its-now-officially-cheap...if you use realistic expenses, purchase at retail (off MLS) without a value add, you will have negative cash flow on virtually any purchase.  

@Sandeep K MamidiTo flip properties effectively, use market knowledge, research local trends, and innovative financing options like private money loans, partnerships, and syndicatation.

Hi @Gisele Sood, there is a mix of free and paid services that can help you retrieve the data that you seek.To gather data on tenant demographics and property demand, consider these resources:Census Bureau & City Data: Offers insights into local demographics, income levels, and household types.Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com Market Insights: Check these platforms for property demand trends, popular property types, and renter data by area.AirDNA & STR Insights: If considering short-term rentals, these provide data on occupancy rates, guest demographics, and property preferences.CoStar & REIS: Paid services that provide detailed market analytics on rental demand, property types, and demographic preferences.These sources can help you understand tenant needs and property demand in your area.

Steel fire escapes have been banned in many states. 2.)  

People love to talk numbers, assets, cities, trends, but they don't talk enough about the personal development behind the investor.