I would encourage you to learn the market you plan to invest in now and to continue to learn about the different methods of investing.

If you get greedy and put #3 in front of #1 or #2 you can get burned like any other market. 

Beyond that, real estate is largely local; in my market we are not seeing anywhere near those numbers.

Any tips for navigating the competition in such a hot market?

Listing your property there ensures visibility.Build Relationships: When agents reach out, respond quickly, highlight your property’s amenities, and showcase your flexibility to meet displaced families’ needs.Highlight Insurance-Friendly Features: Emphasize features like flexible lease terms, utilities included, and a fully furnished setup to attract insurance placements.This approach has helped me successfully market to insurance companies.

I do a lot of private lending and we do make some passive interest, but the good fixing flippers make the bulk of the money.

Any changes in federal spending could influence the job market and, subsequently, the real estate market.4.

If you're going to start in a market you're eventually going to live in, I think that's a stronger case for that market."

Private Money vs Hard Money:Primate money is negotiable.

Those are some very different markets you listed.