Near Rookwood, Oakley, and downtown.Experiencing new developments.Close to I-71, favored for value appreciation.Grade: B ClassMadisonvilleBetween Mariemont and Oakley.Growth in residential and commercial sectors.Changing landscape with more developments.Part of East Side, known for appreciation potential.Grade: Later-Stage GentrificationPleasant RidgeArts district, diverse community.Traditional feel with gaslight streets.Smaller, often rented single-family homes.Part of East Side, appreciated for potential value increase.Grade: Not specifiedDeer ParkAlong I-71, quick access to Cincinnati.Business development including new breweries.Part of East Side, chosen for appreciation potential.Grade: Later-Stage GentrificationMadeiraClose to I-71, part of East Side's desirable neighborhoods.Balance of appreciating property values and quality living.Grade: Not specifiedKenwoodProximity to I-71, part of East Side's investment areas.Known for property appreciation potential and quality living.Grade: Not specifiedCamp Washington19th-century architecture, near downtown and uptown.Arts community presence, major apartment redevelopments.Attracts white-collar Millennial and Gen Z renters.Investment returns vary by specific location.Expected significant growth in the next five years.Grade: Not specifiedDowntown Neighborhoods (Business District, Pendleton, OTR, Mt.

I will say while there are certainly agents that are just straight liars & know it, I’ve honestly become convinced most agents give what they think is good advice, there’s like a whole media ecosystem just for agents that exists at brokerage’s and on social media, and honestly if you don’t have critical thinking and/or want to fit in, it’s just easier & more profitable to just go with it.

Houston, Texas is commonly regarded as an ideal investment destination for a number of reasons, including a diverse economy, population growth, affordability, landlord-friendly policies, job opportunities, and so on.Remember that the secret to successful out-of-state investing is assembling a strong local team.

Super diverse neighborhood with older long time residents and some young families.

Also, there are SO MANY real estate agents in Rapid City; only 6 houses sell for every agent in the business (2,265 houses sold, about 375 agents).What I learned on my visit to Sioux Falls was that the growth occurring there has a more diverse base, not just retirees flush with cash.

Hi Paul,Orlando is a great area to invest, rental market is good, and we have such as diverse rental pool of people from all over the world.

Location Investment criteria> 50,000Near Walmart, Lowe’s close driving distanceUnemployment < 8 %Median household cost > 100,000 so you are not competing with stick built homesPopulation growing, stable, not significantly declining Great School district Crime rate not crazy Job diversity: call chamber of commerce, new jobs/employersPlanning and zoning figure out what type of zoning you have what you can and cannot do.

I like the added diversity in having a rental, and want to do more.  

My thought is that a four-plex would be small enough to learn the ropes and diverse enough to not lose a lot when 1 of the units is empty.  

Finally:  if you are diverse in REI it shouldn't matter whether the market cools down or become hot.