When investing locally, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

I personally recommend looking into the Columbus OH market - good population growth, lots of job opportunities in a good mix of industries, and strong rental demand.

I am very well known in this industry as the guy that gets houses for pennies on the dollar.

I’m looking to understand industry standards and best practices.

Stay away from HOA'S and condos(my personal rule)Pick tourist destinations.

I have never experienced an industry where 'leaders' have to argue so hard to prove their philosophy.

We as an industry are doing substantially less loans and way more are audited than have been in the past.

Florida’s appeal as a retirement destination also means that buyers and renters aren’t bound by traditional school-year schedules, providing a steady stream of demand for housing throughout the year.Texas: Strong Demand and Economic Growth Drive StabilityTexas boasts a rapidly growing economy, which has fueled a strong and relatively stable real estate market across the state.

@Joe Barty-KingCash buyers are not confined to a single demographic or industry.

As we look towards 2025, San Antonio is positioning itself as a prime destination for real estate investment, particularly in the tech sector.