If these groups are significant, it suggests there’s pent-up demand that could enter the market when one of two things happen:Rates Drop - Rates fall to levels that allow more buyers to qualify for the homes they want.Buyer Expectations Shift - Buyers realize that 5% rates aren’t coming back soon and decide to move forward.Based on the increase in activity I saw in Sept and Oct in my business, when rates hit low 6s, I'd say my market has plenty of pent-up demand. 

Full disclosure - I'm a local resident currently actively looking to move away. 

I get it.. the deadlines can feel stressful.

Until this point, I had nothing but great experiences with Norada's referrals in other markets, so I put my trust in them here as well.As a veteran, I saved the money for these investments during my time on active duty and while working as a contractor in Afghanistan and Iraq for over five years.

Why buy something that is new with active and confirmed contamination underneath it.

See the stress test above.  

From what I heard from the investors I have here who are also active in OC, companies like OC Pro Property Management or TrueDoor Property Management have solid reputations.

Exploring AZ, TX, OH, and FL makes a lot of sense—those markets are active, and Florida, in particular, could offer unique opportunities with properties affected by recent hurricanes.

For example when someone wants to have financial freedom and spend more time with family, but then sets a goal by creating a heavy active income stream that involves their personal involvement daily.

Although I haven’t received an acceptance yet, I’ve been actively sending out LOIs to property owners.I’m aiming high with my first acquisition because I’ve heard many investors wish they had gone larger at the start.