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In today's world, where information in moved so easily, I don't understand why investors don't find markets that have cash flow and are growing and driving appreciation. 

The Birmingham market has been showing steady growth, with increasing demand for both single-family homes and multi-family properties.

It was on the market for a long time because it didn't qualify for conventional financing will it being unlivable. 

I would never advise my customer to take a 5 YPPP considering we are have been moving into a downward trending rate market since 2024. 3 Year Prepay Max but if you plan on doing renovations or taking cash out on the ARV then a 1-2 YPPP would be Max.I would also advise buying the rate down before you decide to take a 5 YPPP using seller credit, equity or closing funds.

An ADU could rent for an additional $1,200–$2,000/month, depending on the local market, potentially doubling the property's cash flow.

They can give you insights on specific neighborhoods and current market trends. 

I would compare the return on your rental to your stock market portfolio.

Are you getting the property at market rate or below market rate?

To determine if there’s a market at the hospital, I'd recommend reaching out to the hospital's housing coordinator or human resources department, as they often handle temporary housing for traveling medical staff or out-of-town employees.