Nothing is 100% accurate, so you will have to review the data to ensure you are not wasting $ on dead ends (property just sold/on MLS, recently rented, etc).

Birmingham is a great market for real estate investment right now—it offers solid rent-to-price ratios, affordable home prices, and consistent rental demand.If you’re thinking about investing in Birmingham, I can provide some helpful data and share insights about neighborhoods that align with your goals.

If there's a hole, it may be a red flag.b) sensitivity analysis: I examine all the assumptions, and make sure I can live with the worst case scenarios.c) "Stall and see": if they are getting money over multiple years, and there is no penalty for investing later, I would usually wait so I get some real performance data, versus having to look at theoretical pro forma information.d) Recession stress test: I will not invest in anything, until I subject it to recession level stress and see if I can live with the result.

For now I simply wanted to share some data as we head into what could be a very active second half of 2024.This is a great time to buy an oceanfront condo. 

I am just giving you data!

What feedback & data can your PMC consistently supply to you?

If not, do you have actual factual data to use for an appeal.

Quick way to see how long vacant listings are sitting.Once you have criteria you are looking to purchase, Zillow recently sold data is also great for starting out.

I am giving free value, and knowledge based on data.

I was disappointed to see that the data was not updated (specifically for SFH MLS listed properties).