Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.

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However, a different niche such as insurance placements, might very well be in the 70%~ occupancy level but the rents are going to be so much higher that the occupancy rate (comparatively speaking) is irrelevant.

RBTR is his primary strategy in DFW and can probably share a few tips/recommendations with you. 

Quote from @Garrett Jennings: I wanted to check on the forums before I consider using this as a strategy.  

There isn't a lot of strategy to just buying a new build.

The insurance costs for small multifamily in Florida, especially with older builds, is rising and rising.

There are often local Facebook groups for specific strategies 

The strategies I'm most interested in are Flips, BRRRRs, small multifamily as well as short/medium term rentals.

It also gave me the chance to experiment with short-term rentals before transitioning to a long-term hold, reinforcing my strategy for growing a real estate portfolio.