Usually repair construction is quite obvious. 

In markets like Chicago or Baltimore, where there is not much new construction, we will see rents rise faster than inflation. 2) 2026 will see new multifamily deliveries slow to closer to historical lows, though not quite as low as what we saw in the great recession. 

How are you managing your properties in that area given that property management company seem to be extremely unreliable and seem to go under quite frequently 

I believe they are still doing the occasional JBB workshop but I believe Dave is quite selective in who they let attend.  

There was a BP member who was quite active for a short duration that presented hi use case for RE not being a good investment compared to other investments especially ially stocks.  

I currently live in San Diego, Ca. but have been looking in the midwest, mainly Iowa, Indiana and Ohio, for properties.Hey Janet, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

.: @Jay Hinrichs you sound like quite an optimist, which is good in some cases. 

If you are asking this, quit.

And quite frankly, there might not be a benefit of refinancing for a while.  

As others have stated using a VA loan gives you quite an advantage to get into the deal.