, the more likely people will respond with valuable insights.Network actively: Join local investor meetups, online forums (like BiggerPockets), and social media groups focused on real estate to start engaging in conversations.Be open to learning: Real estate investing is a dynamic field, and the more you learn, the more you'll realize there’s to know!

As we approach 25K active listings on the market, we are starting to see a balancing of Seller and Buyer, and some soft corrections are underway. 

That way you know they are active in the BP community!

For family life, there are great communities with good schools and a lot of kid-friendly activities.

Already there are many reports of increased listing activity in the surrounding areas and plans for many to relocate and migrate.

While sophistication of your equity partners (private money lenders) will vary between residential and commercial, the principle of raising private capital is the same.You need to develop your own system which allows a constant stream of PML even when you don't need the funds and/or don't have an active deal under contract.For example; I raise private capital by offering free educational workshops for people with self-directed IRAs.

Actively looking here in Wichita right now with a duplex in a nearby town.

I am far from an expert in this field as I have been learning alot myself but cap rate does play a role in your type of business.

Agree with others that you will probably need to lower the rent - suggest 5% every 2-4 weeks until activity picks up. 

There are approximately 28 Multi-family duplexes active on the MLS ranging in prices as low as $50,000-$219,000 with a median rent of about $929.