Vet potential partners carefully and aim for relationships that can grow with your portfolio.In this higher interest rate environment, focus on cash flow and creative financing options like the HomeStyle rehab loan or seller financing.

There is still money down required but helps ease costs

I recognize there are other ways I could invest this cash (including another property) but I am being mindful of levering myself out too much in the current environment where job losses are more common in my industry (tech).

Obviously, no one wants another 2008 situation, but I think easing up on the regulations a bit could be great for both investors and people buying homes.

Normally, my preference would be a Duplex for ease of learning, but after looking at the price point in a place like Cleveland, I theoretically could purchase two Single Family's there.

Why it works: Social proof reduces hesitation and builds confidence in your services.These simple strategy can help ease your lead generation and nurture process, making it easier to focus on what you do best—closing deals!

Stability: Homeowners tend to stay in their homes longer than renters, which can create a more stable environment for families and children.

High taxes, a declining population, and an environment that is less than friendly to businesses are important factors to consider.

While it's true I don't necessarily trust the pricing software algo, I really like the ease of accessing the data.

I have not purchased property via their platform but I'd also note it's few and far between to try to find any deals that pencil in the current environment.  4-5 years ago one could find good cash flow with SFR properties.