I may have to start smaller and that's ok too, at least I'll be in the game.

But realized there's no perfect timing unless you are already in the game).

Like @Sarah Miller and @Marcy Albrecht said, you can buy places within the city limits but it's still about location. with that said, i'm always looking out for my end game. one of the issues with buying in certain parts of canton is that when you decide you're done, you may not be able to unload your properties.

**“Kendric, first off, you’re already ahead of the game with your willingness to learn and adapt—plus, having a ‘mishap’ fund shows you’re planning smart! 

How Ford’s BlueOval City Project Impacts Real Estate: A Setback and Opportunity for InvestorsFord’s massive BlueOval City project, a planned $5.6 billion electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing campus in Stanton, Tennessee, is a game-changer for the region.

Looking to upgrade my game and speed is of the essence.

Out of the 50 addresses zero will probably be interested in selling so it's a numbers game before you find the one. 

Hopefully, 2025 will reward us all who have stayed in the game. 

If I could rewind 7 years, I would’ve personally scooped up another property near downtown...prices were more forgiving back then.All that said, I’m curious..if you were getting back in the game today, would a condo with strong amenities but an unpredictable HOA top your list, or are you eyeing single-families for that full control?

With this scenario we both have skin in the game: His work and my materials.