People in 2005 were angry the market was so competitive.

I'm curious of the current market demand for student housing and appeal to rental investors.

This is not worth the effort and risk of owning a duplex.

Quote from @Jake Rauch: Hi what tools, websites do you use to decide on market to invest in?

The two are almost entirely different markets in terms of price points, returns, tenant quality, and overall investing strategy.

Quote from @Ko Kashiwagi: Hi Donyea,Love the Birmingham market and I've worked with a couple of agents there.

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As a result, this isn’t the kind of market that attracts top-tier PM talent.Your best solution might be to either:1.Take on self-management if possible (and if you’re willing to put in the time/effort).2.Find an individual you can trust to handle these properties, set up very specific instructions and processes, micro-manage them initially to ensure standards are met, and compensate them well to make it worth their while.This approach requires more oversight on your part but can yield better results in markets like this.

As we step into 2025, real estate investors are keeping a close eye on emerging markets with strong returns.

I frequently hear that someone purchased a new property because their real estate agent told them they could get X amount for rent, when in fact, the market comps don't support that amount.