You would be coming onto market at the prime time and its in downtown so hopefully it'd be contracted for the sell within a month, but northern Cali is a slower market sometimes since we're not as densely populated so id say 3 months.

It's in a rural town so I'm also worried that demand might not be as high as in more densely populated areas.I'm planning to call local banks this week to understand financing options and contact some contractors who might be interested in building additional units. 

From what I read in The Economist, these Sun Belt regions often see steady population growth which can drive healthy rent appreciation.

I mean we tracked a 2 mil population metro and were able to buy 1 to 3 a month with 6 full time folks doing nothing but the tracking and door knocking. do it yourself going to be a challenge but hey give it a try see how it works.

We don't cover that area, but know that due to lower population density, finding a great PMC is difficult. 

I'd definitely recommend considering the Columbus OH market - it's got strong macroeconomics with major employers coming in and developing here, steady population and job growth, and prices that still make sense for cash flow.

A strong “Core 4” can make managing your investment remotely much smoother and prevent a lot of headaches.Also, as you narrow down cities, pay close attention to factors like job growth, population trends, landlord-tenant laws, and short-term rental regulations.Happy to connect with you, and good luck as you jump in!

The Market Context:The area I’m working in is not a large metro but a poorer region where issues like food insecurity affect 14–20% of the population.

Plus our population is growing steadily which helps maintain property values and rental demand.

What was the population of the metro on this one?