Quote from @Brendan Jones: For the homes, and or properties that you will use as a primary or a rental property one big thing I look for is infrastructure in the area, extrinsic value (I.e. hospitals in the area, schools, and job market), and the last thing is creature comforts for people (I.e. is a store to get groceries 1 hour away or 2 minutes away).

Would love to network with some people to get to know the area and the market a little better, as well as to hear about your experiences.

However, past performance of appreciation is not necessarily indicative of future gains due to variables within each market.

* Increased institutional competition in value-add and workforce housing sectors*  Possible shifts in Bridge’s investment strategy under Apollo’s leadership*  A strong signal that big money still sees CRE as a solid long-term playFor those navigating today’s market, aligning with capital trends and understanding where institutional investors are placing their bets is crucial.

I don't know if shifting to MTR could generate greater interest but it doesn't solve the marketability issue and all you are doing is punting the root issue down the road. 

My main goal is to prioritize cash flow while keeping an eye on long-term appreciation.If anyone has insights on markets that might be a good fit, tips for first-time investors using home equity, or anything else I should be thinking about, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Welcome Joshua, I work the Atlanta market.  

I highly recommend investing in a property management software, such as Hospitable, for syncing your calendar, automating messaging, and scheduling cleans, as well as a dynamic pricing tool, such as PriceLabs, for optimizing your pricing based on market demand, local events, and seasonality. 

I would say you should start off by just meeting multi-family investor-friendly agents who can help get you started with 5 units search and work on finding you off-market ones as well Thanks Kerlous!

I have two long term rental units now (6 years) and just exited a short term rental last year due to a good off market offer.