I would say the real estate market in Florida is Risky.4 - If you follow the navigation and growth trends you might be able to get ahead of the next opportunity wave.

When evaluating markets for rental properties, there are a lot of factors to consider: population growth, employment rates, rent to price ratio/GRM/Cap Rate, rent trends, vacancy rates, etc. 

Study every deal, know the comps, and learn the trends.

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.

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

If you look what ADUs have done for California, it seems like this can be a transformative trend here in MA. 

@Brittany MyrickIf I were getting started in real estate investing in New England, I’d focus on researching local market trends, especially job growth, rental demand, and the broader economic outlook.

However, the suitability of buying and renting out a single-family home in Richmond can depend on various factors, such as market trends, rental demand, and property values (similar case with all markets, really.)Chatting with a local agent in the area can provide very helpful insights into the market, data, and specific neighborhoods.

And sounds like a good set of options you are looking at.Here's some data and visualization on recent trends in some of the markets mentioned here.

From there, research markets with strong rental demand, job growth, and population trends.