Lateefah, Yes, I'm a realtor here in the Emerald Coast, specializing in vacation rentals and investment properties. 

no pacific north west investing.and PM companies around here are 8% with 50% lease up if you're in residential space and around 6% flat for multi family oriented PM's 5+ units.AIO is for primary and secondary homes only (not for investment properties).

Properties in West Hartford, Avon, Simsbury, Farmington and to some extend Bloomfield are going for $100,000 + over asking price with 5 -10 offers within 24 hours of an open house with all offers having NO contingencies, no inspections, and the majority all cash so no financing.  

I plan to acquire an STR property in West Africa.

It's mad dope yo. mid west rust belt areas have been the hot spot since I started BRRRR lending in 2002 in Detroit.. nothing has changed..

I have family in West Chester.

Now that fall is approaching, the peak rental season on the Gulf Coast has passed.

With a mix of residential and commercial developments, it’s an attractive option for multi-family investments.Zionsville: This charming town northwest of Indianapolis features a lovely downtown area and is recognized for its strong sense of community and top-notch schools, making it a desirable place for renters.Avon: Situated to the west of Indianapolis, Avon is rapidly growing and offers a variety of residential options.

YUP  when the GFC hit I had 450 loans out from my company in the mid west cash flow states from Chicago to Atlanta.. over 200 of them went into default over the course of the year..

It's like the Wild West out there!