These investors are typically large financial institutions looking for safe, predictable returns, such as pension funds, insurance companies, and banks.Key concepts to understand in economics and finance are risk and reward.

No population growth, no economic surge and rents have stayed flat.

I'd recommend markets where you can find cash flowing properties, population & economic growth that will lead to long term appreciation. 

It's advisable to conduct thorough due diligence by visiting the area, speaking with local experts, and evaluating economic indicators to confirm the high demand and growth potential.I can provide you with more information on rates if you message me directly, or connect you with any one of these information sources.

In every market and in every economic period, you will always have people stating that NOW is not a good time to buy. 

To top it off the few that did recently froze due to the economic situation. 

Yes - the economics are different and living in a 2-family isn't for everyone.

If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries, positive growth trends, and bright economic forecasts.Columbus, OH, is where most of my clients invest, and it's a mix of both cashflow and appreciation.

We always build less square feet so we can capture the highest price per square foot. you can't control your market economics so building and designing and constructing around them is good. 200 sq ft less might be a huge pool or another amenity.

National economic trends, local economy, neighborhood situation, home condition, desirability as a rental, demand factors as a purchase, and too many other factors to mention.