Quote from @Laura Yelin: Hello BP'sI like Sherman...I lived there for about 3 years many years ago and still sell and rent there.It's a slow wealth building market in my opinion, not get rich quick.Mostly blue collar stable town.

Own 10 rentals in Columbus Ohio and building another 21 new build single family houses in Florida that will be a clean BRRRR that will be free and clear.

The building has some deferred maintenance that I have been dealing with.

You are doing the right thing to build relationships first! 

It can be done for new build but not rehab since all rehabs are different. 

My goal is to build a data-driven tool that provides actionable insights into which neighborhoods and property types are in the highest demand, based on metrics like:Time on market: How quickly rentals are being leased.Property characteristics: Bedrooms, bathrooms, size, and amenities.Pricing trends: Rental rates relative to market demand and property features.Visual quality: Leveraging property photos to analyze the style and condition of rentals that perform well.The tool will allow users to:Pinpoint areas with the fastest rental turnovers.Understand what types of properties (size, price range, features) rent the quickest.Gain deeper insights into property presentation and amenities that correlate with high demand.Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Like SWFLA  new builds  at the time I was buying for 25 to 35k at courhouse and Atlanta until the hedge funds came in and kicked us little guys to the curb. !!

I purchased my first rental property a month ago and I’ve learned more about real estate and home building in that one month than the rest of my life combined.

78 Endicott St, Peabody – A 4-unit property with all 2BR/1BA layouts and off-street parking in a prime location near Route 128, the commuter rail, and Salem—just a 30-minute drive to Boston.Investment Breakdown:Purchase Price: $900K20% Down Payment @ 7% Interest: $180K → P&I = $4,790/monthRenovation Estimate: $200K ($50K/unit) → Total investment: $340KOperating Expenses: ~$18K/year (taxes & insurance)Stabilized Rents: $2,300/unit (market comps)Cash-on-Cash Return: 9% when stabilizedThis deal checks a lot of boxes:Max units for residential financing – You could live here & house hackCosmetic rehab potential – Flooring, cabinets, counters, appliances, paint (~$50K/unit)Strong long-term ROI – Factoring in principal paydown + 2% appreciation, a 5-year stabilized ROI of ~75%Pre-pandemic, these deals were more common closer to the city, but now we’re looking slightly further out—yet they still work as wealth-building assets.

I want to create something that adds value to the industry, so I'm looking to build a solid foundation in this field.