We spent four years in a duplex, maintaining it in our rental portfolio as we transitioned to another house hack residence with an additional accessory dwelling unit-type house next door.Navigating the intricacies of FHA loans in competitive real estate markets can be daunting, given stringent home requirements and more complex processes.

The American market isn't strictly RE driven. 

In the Phoenix, AZ market Ceiling Fans are very popular and definitely increase the desirability of a property.

The value adds and the market appreciation profits pale the cash flow (this is even with a duplex that cash flows over $5K/month).

Evening from Alaska, My business partner and I are new to real estate investing and trying to get our first deal going in a high-interest rate market.

Yes, you have read that correctly. 3 Trillion $ market cap. 

Really important to do the market research, check for liens, and get eyes on it before waving that paddle at an auction. 

These areas are more stable, but you would have to put effort into finding below market deals.

You will gain so much knowledge from the experts in your market and also may find someone who is in the same boat of you.

I'm particularly passionate about cultivating an extremely tenant-satisfaction-focused mission in order to distinguish myself in the rental market.