We are just starting to research and plan for a move out to the southeast somewhere, still in early planning phase. 

That’s a great move—starting early with analyzing deals will put you in a strong position when you're ready to buy.Since you're open to other markets in the Southeast, I’d definitely recommend taking a look at Chattanooga.

Hello,My Wife and I own several long-term rentals in the southeast.

I am helping a group of investors who are searching for underperforming self-storage units to buy within the Southeast and Midwest.

But southeast and midwest cities (not including Chicago or Miami or most of Florida) are your best betAgreed!

You can contribute by finding deals or managing properties in exchange for a share of the profits.Lease Options: Control properties without owning them by renting with an option to buy, and potentially sublease for profit.Owner Financing: Buy properties directly from sellers willing to finance, bypassing traditional lenders and often requiring less upfront money.REIGs: Join real estate investment groups to pool funds with others for property investments.For a more hands-off approach, investing in turnkey properties in growing markets with minimal upfront investment would be ideal (like in the Southeast and Midwest of the country).

I am a multifamily investor/syndicator and we mostly focus on Midwest and Southeast.

Great to see you getting into the Southeast rental market.Wishing you the best of luck.

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