My family owns REI Nation, and we have an office in Southlake, TX.

@Andrew Kubik look in to NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) if you haven't already, they have local chapters.

Goodyear and a national army base are located nearby.Which city is it?

The CRE lending market is expected to recover gradually, with opportunities emerging as interest rates stabilize and maturing loans drive new borrowing activity.Some regional banks are certainly struggling while others are consolidating in bid to become national powerhouses.Revised CRE Lending Projections2024: 26% growth to $539 billion (down from previous 34% growth forecast)2025: 23% growth to $665 billion (slightly lowered from 24%)Multifamily Sector Adjustments2023: $246 billion (49% drop from 2022)2024: 21% growth to $297 billion2025: 31% growth to $390 billionMarket FactorsRecent moderation in interest ratesSignificant number of loans maturing soonProperty owners hesitant, hoping for further rate decreasesUncertainty persists in the market, particularly regarding interest rates and property owner behavior.

My attorney's drafted the mortgage and note and we sent it to our favorite title broker at Fidelity National Title for closing.

I'm curious if anyone has had any dealings with REI nation lately? 

I'm not sure about National banks but I have spoken to two regional banks who theoretically will allow it. 

Major employers like NASA and Redstone Arsenal make Huntsville a stable market for real estate investment.Housing Market:Home prices in Huntsville have been steadily increasing, yet remain affordable compared to national averages.

James manages quite a few properties and got into this by working several years at one of the larger national PM companies.

Focusing on markets with stable property values or less exposure to national trends can also help.