Just the nature of the business....

Agree with @Sarah RoskoThe nature of most bookings are out of towners that book before they see the place or really know the neighborhood.

This AI solution is much more profitable than traditional marketing channels like PPC and SEO, and it feels like having a virtual assistant that never stops working, ensuring we don’t miss any potential leads.The system is capable of having natural, engaging conversations with real estate agents, helping us secure deals such as seller financing, subject-to agreements, and cash offers.

Consequences of Mother Nature even living in a low elevation state that is in hurricane paths is not an outlandish risk.

By expanding density, a city like Dallas would multiply the housing supply, which naturally helps balance demand and affordability.

(I don’t do STR deals so my comments are more about long term buy and hold residential RE.)Data by its nature is historical - it’s a lagging indicator. 4 years ago the Southeast was the place to be.

Premium increases are rippling through the market; the state is also always going to be financially strapped/high tax due to union pension commitments from past generations and the high tax, high services nature of Chicago.I'd highly recommend getting on a plane and driving around before you buy anything there. 

Homeowners do not have major risks from natural disasters.

If accepted, I have my inspector inspect the property and provide me a report on the state of all systems and structural. then I use this report to build my scope of work and know what repairs need to be made. then I type out this list and solicit bids from 2-3 contractors/GCs/ handymen depending on the nature of the rehab.

A factor I am frequently discussing with clients is the nature of our current market shifts in Texas.