The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?

I think the key is you have to just always try to look at it with fresh eyes and consider that others are in different points of their trajectory. 

The key is to start small, learn as you go, and work your way up!

The key is to standardize property quality and management systems, which would appeal to buyers seeking scale.If you’re thinking long-term, holding these properties for cash flow while leveraging local appreciation is also a strong play.

The rebound in single-family home sales is impressive, but what really catches my eye is the inventory growth and the trends in townhomes and condos. 

Open to either somewhat of a fixer upper or turn-key properties.

And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

If you know the 2 bedroom median rent in the area, population trends and the last time rent was raised that's helpful too

And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

Consider population trends, job growth, and economic stability in these areas.2.