Experiencing these first hand in your own home provides greater flexibility while you figure this whole racket out.Thirty years ago, I was fascinated by real estate opportunities in an emerging market (Brooklyn) and spent lots of time looking at cool warehouse space in places that are now 30-50 X the price. 

I would meet people in your market in person, look up agents that are doing a lot of deals, I would go to meetups, and I would be networking in your market like a madman to get people that you can do a deal with! 

However if this is an appreciating market, although your monthly cash flow might be neutral or negative, you may over time actually have what we consider phantom cash flow, which is gained through appreciation and tax benefits. in most cases, if you need true “cash flow” use the simple one percent rule.

There seems to be a lot of growth and the potential to be a great market to invest in.

Does anyone have experience with direct mail marketing as both a Realtor and Investor? 

Hello,Trying to source deals, I've been reaching out to many RE pros in my market (Spain) and came to be in touch with a family office that offered to sell me, among other overpriced assets, the whole fifth floor - subdivided in 2 apt - of a building they're renovating in the city center. 

Also, there was great market movement yesterday.

Two years ago, the military PCS moved me to Washington, DC, and it has opened my eyes so much about the potential in the rental market.

I'm seeing some good potential Section 8 properties on the MLS lately in the Cleveland market, it really just depends on what your price point is and the types of neighborhoods you're targeting, but I've definitely been seeing some good ones on the MLS over the last few weeks.

I'm open to consider the potential for growth in different markets.