Unless you are sourcing properties yourself off-market, REI became much more challenging in 2023, and downright brutal since the start of 2024 here.   

Since I'm based in Tampa, I don't look outside and compare markets. 

Market forces are pushing and pulling but not a source of anything breaking.

Here’s why this market is so ripe:1️⃣ Mom-and-Pop Sell-Offs at Huge DiscountsA lot of these properties have been in the same family for decades, but now the kids aren’t interested in taking over the business or the real estate.

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. 

I'm curious to dive deeper into the Santa Fe market and would love to learn from those with local experience.

Those states could be nearby in your market area.  

There is no one size fits all answer for this question, market to market, and property to property are all different. 

Currently, I'm analyzing different markets to see which one will best match my strategy.

Plenty of investors work the Atlanta market but the ROI is better in Huntsville and Atlanta is tenant friendly.