These markets often have strong population and job growth and strong rental demand.But the reality is that even in more affordable markets like Columbus, you'll need about $50k-60k household income just to qualify for a conventional investment property loan (this assumes good credit and reasonable debt).

Here are some key steps to get started with the BRRRR method:Keep Learning: Stick with reading and watching videos from experts like David Greene and Brandon Turner.Get Your Finances in Order: Save up for a down payment, check your credit score, and look into getting pre-approved for a loan.Research Markets: Find neighborhoods with growth potential and high rental demand.

Long term, the Austin market will do just fine with strong population and job growth.

It’s worth discussing this directly with agents to set clear expectations upfront.Raleigh’s growth makes it a fantastic place to invest!

I consider inventory rates, price trends, unemployment data, population growth, job growth all to be relevant to where a market is at and where a market is heading.

When leveraging money, I think it makes more sense to do it in a market that’s showing signs of growth.

They’ve been solid investments, with rising rents and property appreciation, but over the last 2 years, skyrocketing HOA fees and stagnant value growth have reduced cash flow.

Places like Texas where you’re at will likely continue to face significant insurance increases given more weather related events which makes it challenging To pencil, but if you have good population growth, things should even out.

And equity growth has been great since then.

Do you believe in it’s mid to long term growth potential?