Hi Sonya, I started off as an out of state investor living in San Francisco in 2021 and chose the Ohio  markets (mostly Columbus for now) to start off with because of the low entry points as well as the tech sector getting a big boost as previously mentioned by Min. 

Multi family, office, hotel, and many commercial loan sectors are in a spiral downward. 

There's hundreds of billions being poured into the tech sector and, long term you'll likely make out very well.

Energy is the biggest sector in Texas but I do not think it is as volatile as other places.

I am also a licensed Real Estate agent in residential but making the leap over to the Multi Family sector and finding a huge differentiation between the two.

As one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, Raleigh, NC, continues to attract attention for its dynamic economy, burgeoning tech sector, and vibrant cultural scene.

I think it is safe to say everyplace in the country has a shortage of decent low income housing in the private sector. 

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Plus side secure deals in other sectors to enhance returns.So purely protection mode but as I have been in the international market for over 30 years my connections to enter choice projects is now rather robust.