Calculate potential returns on reinvestment in target markets.Define Your Priorities: Is your primary focus maximizing cash flow right now, or do you also value the stability and equity growth of holding onto a property in a strong market like Bend?

I'd rather invest with the local 26 year old who lives in their second house-hack, drives their 10 year old car, and is raising their first small apartment syndication that they will self-manage, putting their own money into the deal, than some 45-year old guru who's secret sauce turned out to be their ability to charm on TikTok, but really, their approach to deals ended up being the "secret" to transforming $300M in real estate into $215M between 2021 and 2025.  

Audrey - Dave might disagree or add more context, but I think that predicting 5-year rent growth is a bit like forecasting the stock market 5 years from now. 

Now some people may argue higher interest rates are good, as it drives out competition on new acquisitions.

.- Jasper / Pat AboukhaledTurning investment visions into reality in Phoenix, AZ - Ranked #1 for residential real estate growth and opportunity by PwC

If there is anything I could do (drive by, analysis/insight on the area) I would be glad to help.

Thank you all who responded, I plan on spending some time driving the neighborhood and talking to anyone at the local coffee shop who will talk to me. 

I seen a lot of correlation to the planned changes from PCPC's Philadelphia Growth and Development vision for 2035.

@Victor Yang I am not a CPA but you cannot take passive losses (real estate activities) to offset active income (W2) unless you make under a certain threshold from your W2 (I don't recall the exact salary).That being said if it is turnkey and you can't value add to create rent growth then probably not worth it at the price

Plus, your proactive steps, like cold-calling and Driving For Dollars, show your commitment and enthusiasm!