Hi @Michael Doherty,I'm in Charlotte, NC, so a still rapidly growing real estate market, but, if there's opportunity in Alaska, I'll do business in Alaska.I'm in major analysis paralysis mode, and feel as though the only way for me to learn more is by action.

Often I'm seeing these C Class neighborhoods rapidly improve and flip to B Class. 

Michael - I wish I could be of more value on the questions you are asking but seems like you already have some deals under your belt and are willing to put yourself out there so I am sure things will rapidly go well for you in Des Moines.

Lending standards are tight across all lender types, and regional banks are pulling back from their once rapid pace of originations.

There is a reason why some investors scale rapidly while others seem to spend inordinate amouts of time and energy for a tiny fraction of the deal flow in their market. 

Maybe property prices are going up rapidly, or there's a downturn.Adapting means making smart choices to navigate these changes.

I cover the I-94 corridor out to the Lake, and the 131 corridor to Grand Rapids.

Columbus is the only Ohio market that has seen rapid growth in jobs and population.

Many big-tech companies are either moving into the market or expanding their business here, which is contributing to rapid economic development.

I also have properties in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids.