@Hansel GunawanColumbus has seen rapid economic development in recent years.

Ongoing population growth, a thriving tech scene and strong economic factors point towards potential value increases down the line.

Going to school for business analytics with a minor in economics.

All I can say is that is a real question, as an economics major, I thought long and hard about this and actually maintained a small portfolio of rentals myself in IN and MS.

For LTRs, the 1% rule is a good starting point, but also consider the property's location, market trends, and economic factors for potential appreciation.

Among the top reasons, I would recommend understanding what different price points look like in different areas along with taxes, legislation, population/economic growth, affordability & rental demand. 

To stimulate deal flow (loan requests or note offers) I used attend about 15 commercial real estate meetings a month; now I email a newsletter or update every month to 15,000 commercial mortgage and loan broker contacts I have through LinkedIn.6.

Account ClosedOut-of-state investing offers market diversification, lower entry costs, and economic opportunities, but also presents management challenges and increased costs.

The architects also probably have a pretty good handle on the costs of construction because their plans are getting created for a certain price point.If you don't find what you are looking for, then it is a very solid bet that it's not economically viable.

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