In my view, this trend is likely to persist and could be a strong demographic tailwind for a long-term investor like yourself.Specifically, Athens, AL—a city about 30 miles west of downtown Huntsville—was the #1 fastest-growing city in the state in 2023, so there’s a lot of growth, development, and opportunity in and around Huntsville proper.If you have the time, do some driving around.

I am seeing a trend in CA that ADU construction is more cost effective (per unit) than buying on the market by a long shot.

What trends proved to be the most successful for you last year?

I have read all of the "trends" and statistics but now I am Looking for feedback on personal experience in the Akron market.I appreciate it! 

Traditional deals often don’t excite investors—offering $200/month in cash flow isn’t very compelling.But with co-living, you can offer 5X the returns, making it much easier to secure funding.Now, instead of asking an investor to put up a 20% down payment for $200/month cash flow, you can pitch them a 5% down investment yielding $1,000+/month—a much more attractive deal.Why Co-Living is the FutureCo-living isn’t just another strategy—it’s a high-demand, high-cash-flow, lower-risk investment model that aligns with today’s rental market trends.

Since 2022, rents tracked through the MLS system for the Charlotte Metro area have steadily dropped.90 Days of InventoryWe currently have 90 days of inventory on the market, a trend that’s persisted for five consecutive months.

What are the trends you are noticing in your market?

The wait-list becomes a longer wait-list until states and localities allow them.If the trend for 2025 will be more ADUs as stated in On The Market podcast.

This development is part of a broader trend that sees Columbus evolving into the "Silicon Heartland," with other major players like Intel and Honda already establishing significant operations in the region.Economic Impact and Job CreationThe arrival of Anduril is poised to become the largest job-creation project in Ohio's history, with the company planning to hire 4,000 employees.

Insurance is dropped, which is a very real trend these days, and we have an uninsured home that cannot sell.