Your first priority should  be compliance with federal and state lending regulations. 

Balanced Market Dynamics: Corrections contribute to a more balanced market, where neither buyers nor sellers hold an overwhelming advantage, fostering a healthier real estate environment.4.

. - Expertise in local laws and rules: Investing in real estate is hyper localized not only for value and potential but in rules and regulations.

Hi all- considering an investment property in Ft Wayne, wondering if anyone local can offer any insight into the local RE environment from someone with boots on the ground there.  

Hey everyone, I talked to a laywer the other day that told me under new federal regulations you still have to release the names of the stakeholders.

The HOA might encourage swift action, but the authority usually lies with the city.PS: Texas counties have more power over land use regulations than cities in some cases, which can influence how properties in rural areas are managed after a disaste

Just remember for every glamorous flip or lucrative rental, there’s a puzzle waiting to be solved, sometimes involving old graves, sometimes involving new regulations, and always requiring creativity and patience.So, the next time you’re having a bad day—your contractor didn’t show up, a deal fell through, or you just discovered your property has a surprise pool—just remember: at least you’re not trying to figure out where the bodies are buried.

I would disagree with number 2 - in this environment, heavy rate buydowns are a common tool in the toolkit for lenders and borrowers to make deals work and are in no way indicative of "not being well-capitalized"

I am agnostic on geography other than looking to stay East of the Mississippi and out high tax/high regulation states. 

However, I do know septic inspections and repairs are more documented and regulated.