To that end we do study growth in a city, but also growth within an area of a city, as our model is predicated on a small area within a city - typically 3 to 5 miles. 

David, what a great approach; I am highly considering your model and replicating what you are doing (lets connect; there is a lot I can learn from you).@ JoAnn Lapin, yeap, I have to pencil out what works best.

It's just not a business model that works. 

When landlords are not as confident in their tenant’s ability to pay, the investment becomes less desirable, which means they require a higher return in order to price the risk of default into their models.

They seem to be heading toward STR with it which could make sense for them and that business model.

I have an opportunity to purchase a model townhome from a builder in one of the better neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC.

Apartments are actually renting faster than before in my markets since a lot of listings got pulled. we are but we do JV we dont lend. so different model 

I only am wondering why the tech-first model hasn't been tried in property management.

I’ve created a model to control costs and it’s pretty efficient.

Tell the advisor that a proper asset allocation model would include exposure to real estate.