It takes time to identify these properties  and often requires physical observation, not merely sitting behind a computer scanning through property listings, but they are out there.

I’d like to be able to validate observations, discuss data points, and talk about specific deals. 

This has been my observation in 45 years in real estate investment.  

Homes are typically on the market for about 56 days before selling, slightly longer than the 43 days observed last year.RedfinThe number of homes for sale has risen by 6.6% from December 2024 to January 2025, totaling 3,131 active listings.

Go and observe the auctions, I've been to several in the past 2 years and they can get hectic.  

It’s the inexperienced investors who are most prone to hold on too long.One of the biggest changes I’ve observed since I first began investing is the rise in popularity of alternative investment strategies….STR, MTR, leasing to a STR Arbitrage operator, entering into a Sub To arrangement, pivoting to a Section 8 Voucher recipient to name a few.

I understand there's potential variation, but from observation, whats being observed?

From my observations of successful investors (those with 100+ units and 20+ years in the game), there seem to be two camps: those who are pro-partnership and those who avoid them.

I would look at comparable properties and observe the average rents.

I've been studying different real estate strategies and would love to understand more about how the permitting process is evolving in that area.Did the realtor mention any specific changes in local ordinances, or was it more of a general observation based on market trends?