And on top of that, in a region like ours where construction labor is an acute challenge, they provide a great solution.

I still need to decide on the region (Brussels / Flanders / Wallonia) as well as whether I'd invest privately or via a company (patrimoniumvennootschap). 

I never use average rehab cost/sqft because every building is different from what I have rehabbed so far in the past 15 years, but here are some general estimates for youCosmetic rehab: $11 - $25 per square footLight rehab: $26 - $50 per square footFull gut rehab: $51 - $90+ per square footThe biggest cash buyers of properties in the CLT include:iBuyers (instant buyers) such as Opendoor, Offerpad, and RedfinNowInstitutional investors like Invitation Homes, American Homes 4 Rent, and Tricon ResidentialReal estate investment trusts (REITs) like Equity Residential and AvalonBay CommunitiesPrivate equity firms and hedge funds like Blackstone and Cerberus Capital ManagementLocal and regional real estate investors and investment groups

By trialing these softwares for a given region before committing to one you can make a direct comparison on data quality.If you are just starting out, then I'd recommend to go free first and extract leads directly from public and/or county websites.

I calculate 3% on my deals based on Charlotte's region rental report in March 2024 ; the average monthly lease price is up by +4.8%

I can't speak to your market specifically but...Talk to LOCAL or regional banks. 

Hello folks,I live in Belgium, and am trying to figure out the STR regulations in Brussels/Flanders regions.

I am new to BP community living in the suburbs of Richmond and investing around this region since last 5 years.

I hope it's useful.BTW, for me it was down to KW or the Bean Group (a regional player with 30-something offices. 

G'Day everyone,Just wanted to write a quick post to "set the record straight" on the Toledo market.A few investors recently asked me if the Toledo market was "Booming".I can with full confidence tell you that it isn't and it probably never will...Many "Toledoians" might say that it is but in my opinion that is because they haven't educated themselves on other truly "Booming" markets around the nation.I will say this though, the Toledo market has probably never been better.Downtown is very alive with new hotels, restaurants and bars opening up.ProMedica Hospital is doing wonders for the downtown region along with other areas across Toledo.All of this is fantastic new but let's not confuse it with other "Booming" markets like a Texas or Florida for example.Cranes everywhere, new apartments being built, high population growth, jobs, tech, etc...Toledo and other Midwest cities will just never have the demand/appeal as some other areas across the country.Granted, I really don't know of any other market where you can indeed get a "better bang for your buck".Solid B class properties for the price of a parking spot like in some other higher growth markets lolKeep in mind that 1 or 2 properties won't make you rich so you must have a growth type mindset to do well in the Midwest.Building a large portfolio of 10+ properties will make it stable, safe and will provide a better long term return on investment.Thanks for reading and Happy Investing