Here’s what we’re seeing and how it’s impacting rents:Key TrendsRents Are DecliningCharlotte has seen one of the steepest rent declines in the nation—ranked 6th overall.

@Bayo Badejo Agreed, that Zip touches a lot of different areas, from the national park to south of exchange.

I also hire one of the big national 20 CPA firms to review returns every 2-3 years. 

Hey fellow suburban Illinois BPers - Not sure if this has been sent/shared previously, but thought it'd be good to recap - Chicago Agent Magazine recently reported that suburban Chicago was ranked the second-hottest rental market in the nation (Here’s the article.).This confirms what a lot of us have seen: demand for rentals is really strong in the suburbs right now.

Network StrategicallyReal Estate Meetups: Attend networking events to meet potential partners, mentors, or funders.Professional Organizations: Join groups like the Urban Land Institute (ULI) or the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to connect with developers and investors.Pitch Events: Look for events that allow you to pitch your idea to angel investors or venture capitalists.5.

Id recommend connecting with someone who can help you shop more investment-specific/rental programs on a national scale.

In Philadelphia the fundamentals are strong: leading industries/employers are in the Education and Medical fields which are known to be stable, proximity to NYC and DC, national airport, port city, affordability compared to mid-atlantic predecessors.

Go to small local/regional banks NOT national ones.

I use a regional bank and it seems like Stessa needs you to use a large national bank to not have consistent issues. 

They are also useful for private phone conversations and could be used for storage of valuables as they could be locked.I'd love to be able to broach this idea with other nationalities and cultures but it's really hard if they're not working very long hours and have hours of free time at home.