Hey Richard, I have been in the birmingham market for quite a while.

Interest rates priced buyers out of the market because the returns no longer made sense. 

There are deals to be found in any market.

And lastly, it is one of the few remaining markets that you can get a 'steal' for a property.....all I recommend is that you rely on your 'boots on the ground' to point you in the right area codes.  5/30/24 Update:  I have been patiently waiting until our court date to reply to this post. 

We don't have gas out there now, but we do have power and sewer/plumbing in the garage because of the permitted rec room and bathroom.My biggest question is the ADU designation.

What market are you looking to exchange into?

Especially in this market with a house hack- that is the golden ticket!

Paola's growing market further enhanced its appeal.

In general, RE realized the largest appreciation rate post pandemic due to easy money spurring investor demand, and depending on the market, the mass wave of demand entering into the STR market.

I've been interested in investing since about August of last year, and I finally decided on my avenue and my target markets around mid April of this year after getting over some analysis paralysis.