It was truly the wild west.For the same reason I said several years ago the price of houses weren't going to crash due to supply and demand and the supply being so low, I believe the same thing is going to happen out here.There was an oversupply of building going on 2 and 3 years ago out here especially on the bigger cabins.

Getting a steady, reliable paycheck is awesome and it is how you keep yourself lendable and scalable.This - "transition out of a 9-5 as soon as possible" - is not what you should be saying at 25 years old.

While it provides a steady income stream and potential appreciation, it demands active management, thorough tenant screening, and may involve higher vacancy risks compared to traditional leases.

Low crime, steady employment opportunities in the surrounding areas as well as Appleton. 

Real estate is going to be more rate and supply driven, than election driven.Equities will be election spurred(in the short term) but fundamentally earnings driven in the near term.

However, sellers currently on the market are more likely to accept lower offers, giving us some room for negotiation.Rental Market TrendsThe charts below are only relevant to the property profile that we target.Rentals - Median $/SF by MonthRents held steady from September to October, bucking the seasonal trend.

Look into markets with steady growth and affordable prices, like Indianapolis, Kansas City, or Chattanooga.You can build your team remotely by contacting property managers, realtors, and contractors online, though meeting in person can help strengthen relationships.Focus on your strategy (buy-and-hold, BRRRR) and use platforms like BiggerPockets to learn and connect with others.

I'd agree with mortgage news daily - the "average mortgage rate" generally tracks very very closely with the 10-year treasury yield (+ a somewhat steady spread) - google and yahoo finance on that are pretty handy

The last thing you want is a brand that will take 2 weeks to get repaired if needed.We have Maytag units in our lake house and they have been rock steady for 7 years.

A steady annual growth rate, diverse industries, and affordable living attract residents.