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.

How do you think government layoffs and DOGE will affect the rental market?

In Houston, you can either invest locally or explore strong Texas markets like San Antonio (affordable duplexes, strong job market), DFW suburbs (duplex-friendly zoning, growing economy), or Houston suburbs (Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands for good schools and tenant demand).

I do the same tropes of things in the Tampa Florida market.  

The market in the area is dynamic and continually changing.

Wondering about the impact of AI on marketing strategies in real estate?

You’re definitely on the right track thinking through tenant demand upfront, especially with a lot of similar inventory sitting.For marketing, Zillow is really it.

For my money, I'd look there and let the market bring you up.

Every year realtor.com releases a Top Housing Markets report based on anticipated sales growth (inventory) and price growth (appreciation).