https://www.biggerpockets.com/...So far, throughout 2023, we have published several articles on DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) loans, a loan product that continues to grow in popularity among real estate investors.

This translates into lower priced homes (compared to other markets for a similar type home in a similar type neighborhood) with higher margins which yields higher/better returns compared to your more popular/sexier markets. 

I've been an agent for 10 years. we also do 3 story triplex on infill lots in columbus and that's been a very popular and of interest of people. 

ADUs are gaining popularity but require careful research due to zoning and permitting complexities.

I live in a popular location  (Edmond, OK) that has exploded in the last two years with housing development.

La Quinta and Indio are the most popular cities in the area for rental investors right now.

@Pinaky Chakravarty the SmartMove screening is a popular one as it costs $25 for the Quick Screen and $35 for the Plus version.  

In a triple net lease, the tenant pays all three of the “nets”: 1.Property taxes2.Insurance on the building3.Common area and maintenance costsIf a tenant was renting 1,000 square feet in a 10,000 square-foot commercial building under a triple net lease, they would pay their base rent and would pay 10% of the building costs, or nets.Triple net leases are the most popular leases for free-standing commercial buildings with a single tenant.

It is popular to live there at this exact moment in time but next year or in 5 years it will not be "THE PLACE TO BE" and then the bubble pops and it is only worth 100,000. 

The things that seem to be timeless and will always be popular are a mountain view and convenient location (doesn't have to be 5 minutes away from the Parkway or anything, but just not too far).