-why not pick a market closer to home? 

I know this is also a National issue, especially in land constricted markets.

Higher DemandThe rental market is shifting.

These cities are the well known, sub 100k markets in the US.

Quote from @Devin James: We’ve slowly been improving our homes the more we’ve built and the more feedback we get from our Buyers2021 – Added 8ft doors throughout the home2022 – Added a new elevation with stone in the front of the home2023 – NO carpet in the bedrooms, LVP throughout the home2024 – Added hurricane impact windows & new color options2025 – Adding Ceiling FansGotta be open to feedback and adjust accordinglyThis can be the difference of your home sitting on the market for 4 months vs 1 month where's the modifications and pictures?

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

Never considered it a market to invest in.

Purchase price: $35,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $110,000 A fix-and-flip project purchased off-market from a tired landlord involved buying a distressed property with significant deferred maintenance.

I have been investing in the Las Vegas market for a couple years.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)