First things first, remember it's a marathon, and you are getting such a head start that, in the long term, you will be leading the pack no matter your pace!

I also support the point of thinking at least 10 years ahead and only buy properties your future self will be happy.

Here's my 2 suggestions: Visit your local REI groups.

For example, when most of my development clients started building their portfolios, they picked up properties in areas where at least 1 of 3 things was almost always present: 1) They currently or have previously lived in the area, 2) they have family or friends that attend religious services in the area, or 3) they regularly visit family or friends that live in the area.

., shifts in pricing, demand-supply changes).Analyze local or regional real estate data.Identify key economic indicators impacting the housing market.Stay ahead of demographic changes or migration trends.Do you have any go-to platforms, datasets, books, or even strategies that have been especially valuable?

We are blessed to have the chance to visit every summer!

In today's world you have to use risk to get a head and risk is another word for equity and credit.It takes Money to make Money - and credit and equity are money just in different forms if used correctly.

Potentially a 'exclusivity in exchange for reduced fees' or 'reduce per-visit fees as the number of calls increases.'

either where you live, or a couple hours from where you live, or where you have family, or where you like to visit, or where you went to college, or whatevera lot of times choosing a market based solely on ratios or numbers goes poorlyhope this helps

Rent a nice place, have the kids visit during school breaks.