The answer is its personal preference.

What I've learned is that population, job growth, and proximity to large cities are surface level indicators but don't always tell the whole story. 

Some will shed most is not all of their rentals and just do lending .. personal choice.. some things to keep in mind ONLY do first loans. 

Hopefully rents start going up 2nd Qtr and into 2026 and 2027.What price range do you want to be in? 

More great news, our market just keeps on delivering. 

Quote from @Hanna Brown: @Jay Hinrichs If the bidder at the auction pays cash for keys to get the homeowner out, does the person redeeming from the owner position (exercising rights of redemption w/in 180 days) have to reimburse them for those costs they paid to get the homeowner out? 

The building's Property Manager is sympathetic to the owners at large, but says they can’t do anything until instructed by the Board, and they indicated the building’s lawyers would only respond to Board members.

Bank Recommendations:Chase and Bank of America are popular because of their extensive business banking features and integrations with bookkeeping tools.Smaller community banks or credit unions can offer more personalized service and lower fees, but make sure they support series LLCs.Online banks like Novo or Mercury are great for tech-savvy users who want low fees and easy online management.What to Watch Out For:Hidden fees for transactions or deposits.Limitations on the number of accounts or ACH payments.Difficulty in maintaining clear separation between the series, which could risk the limited liability protection of your LLC.Since you’re using a Series LLC structure, it’s crucial to keep each property’s finances completely separate to maintain liability protection.

When I do a seller financed deal, I'm looking at a pretty broad range of factors.

I personally am not trying to build a portfolio of 100 doors, I am trying to build a portfolio big enough to support our ideal lifestyle. - We start with the property vs. the numbers.