Instead of buying at today’s inflated prices, I develop from the ground up, creating built-in equity and higher cash flow from Day 1.If you’re open to new construction, Columbus has great zoning options and strong rental demand.

One is a non-conforming duplex, the other is a flip with lot split-development opportunities.

The economy is stable—no wild bubbles or busts—and the city is attracting major investments.Elon Musk recently built the world’s largest supercomputer in South Memphis, Ford is investing $5 billion into a state-of-the-art truck plant to the east, and the Medical District is booming with healthcare innovation and development.

Additionally, we have developed templates for tracking key metrics that we require our PMs to fill out weekly. 

My piece of advice would be to research emerging neighborhoods and focus on areas with strong job growth and infrastructure development. 

A lot of my out of state real estate clients really like this market because the macroeconomics look so good for this market - population is growing, job growth is growing, and so many companies moving and developing here.

For those more entrenched in the Denver development market than I am, is this a fair trade for the city and for the developers?

@Amir PortalFort Worth (Southside): Affordable entry points with growing rental demand due to development and school proximity.Arlington: A solid mix of price points and strong rental potential, especially near UT Arlington or entertainment districts.Focus on areas with rising population growth, job opportunities, and low vacancy rates.

I’m committed to keeping my options open and continuing to learn about being a landlord to ensure I’m well-prepared for my first purchase.To improve my ability to analyze deals, I’ve developed a two-part plan:Join a local BP meet-up group to discuss my goals and support others.Continue learning and engaging with the BP forum.Thank you again for your guidance—it’s truly appreciated!

It showed me the significance of developing systems and processes that propelled my different ventures.Another book that struck a chord is Can't Hurt Meby David Goggins.