It's a combo of low housing supply, higher interest rates vs. seller expectation, and a poor economic outlook for the country.As an investor with a few rentals it's like like the parking brake is stuck on.

Consider population trends, job growth, and economic stability in these areas.2.

If any of the specific areas catch your interest and you’d like more details, these are only portions of the full reports I wrote on each submarket and I am happy to send the full report to you, feel free to send me a private messageAfter conducting thorough research on the economic and infrastructure developments in Alexandria, Virginia, I believe it holds strong potential as a long-term buy-and-hold real estate investment over the next 20 years.

The expansion of ADUs hence serves a dual purpose, simultaneously addressing housing affordability concerns and nurturing the urban economic vitality.As far as sewer and water, they would be pulled off the main in the back of the property.

What do you do to ensure that the tenant is responsible for security deposit disputes since that is the largest reason for owner lawsuitsHow familiar are you with the newly changed laws that can affect you the owner if they are not used correctly?

That's the largest benefit of real estate.

Every investor has their own path, and hearing different perspectives will only enrich your journey.Challenges in Real Estate Investing:Finding deals: In competitive markets, it can be tough to find good deals that make sense financially.Capital and financing: Finding funding, especially as a new investor, can sometimes be challenging.Dealing with tenants: Managing rental properties and dealing with tenants can be tricky, especially with issues like late rent or property damage.Market risk: Real estate markets fluctuate, and external factors (like economic shifts or local development projects) can impact property values.I’d be happy to continue the conversation if you want to dive deeper into any of these topics!

I like Texas for the economic outlook and less natural disasters but I may be biased!

And although many investors say they are only looking for off-market properties, the largest buying list is still the MLS. 4.

Rent control advocates will state it is greedy landlords because they have zero knowledge of basic economics.