Birmingham is a very popular market, not sure if you're open on Florence and Muscle Shoals, Alabama where we manage.I would be more than glad to help you with insights... we won't just help you find an investment but we can also help you manage it. 

Furnished Finder was more effective for me about 18 months ago, and has been less so since it became more popular.

Both 1/1s and 2/1s are popular with travel medical professionals and digital nomads.

I also would like to remind you all of a strategy that is growing in popularity in today's market...

They join a popular "guru's" "community" that frankly teaches some very dangerous concepts, so let's be thankful they are mostly unsuccessful. 

Make sure the location is popular and easy to get to.

Park Place is similar but a little less popular, but still a good area.

Here are key sustainable trends in real estate:Green Buildings: Properties designed with energy efficiency, water conservation, and environmentally friendly materials in mind are becoming increasingly popular.

This all depends on the area and what the popular amenities are, and of course your ROI.

Private equity real estate funds are becoming more and more popular in the last few years, but they're not exactly new.