If you see the bottom 4 feet of drywall removed from walls that indicates flooding/mold.

We averaged near one MF purchase per year between 2012 and Dec 2021 (purchased $4m of RE that month - when fed indicates they are going to be raising rates it may be a good idea to believe them).The GFC provided some challenges to us but it also provided us some good opportunities.  

In Columbus, are there particular property types or neighborhoods where first-time investors most often get caught by hidden costs, or patterns you’ve noticed that indicate maintenance risk before purchase?

Industry gains were again concentrated in health care and hospitality — echoing the government report.Zooming out tells the real story:Past 3 months: ~20,000 jobs/monthPast 12 months: ~51,000 jobs/monthPast 5 months combined: just 27,000 jobsWhy this matters: Hiring isn’t collapsing — but it’s clearly losing momentum, which supports the case for lower rates later this year.More Data Confirms the Labor Market Is CoolingOther indicators back this up:Initial jobless claims ticked higherContinuing claims rose sharply and remain elevatedJob openings fell to 7.15 million, well below 2022 levelsHiring rate (3.2%) and quit rate (2.0%) remain near decade lowsAnnual job cuts for 2025: 1.2 million — one of the highest totals since 1989Hiring announcements: weakest year since 2010Bottom line: This is a “low-fire, low-hire” labor market — not a crash, but steady cooling.Housing Starts Drop to Pandemic-Era LowsNew home construction is slowing more than many expected.Housing Starts fell 4.6% to their lowest level since early 2020.

The median $/SF has remained in a tight band of $1.16/SF and $1.20/SF for the past 13 months.Rentals - Availability by MonthThe number of homes for rent continues to decrease MoM, which is unusual for the time of year (it usually rises during the fall).Rentals - Median Time to RentMedian days to rent increased moderately MoM, conforming to the seasonal trend.Rentals - Months of SupplyRental inventory increased MoM, now at almost 1.8 months, still a landlord’s market.Sales - Months of SupplySales inventory has remained in a tight band around 2.5 months for the last several months, indicating a consistent seller’s market.Sales - Median $/SF by MonthPrices were basically flat MoM, a bit unusual for the time of year (it usually drops in the fall).Why invest in Las Vegas?

I am aware of AB468 and only accept ESA certificates that meet the criteria of AB468 and that the medical provider indicates that they are aware of the ab468 requirements.  

The diverse employment base, proximity to Iowa City, recent infrastructure improvements, and new data center developments all stand out as positive indicators.

Things like permits and registrations and other early indicators that show up weeks before the listings go live.Curious how other operators are tracking saturation right now.

It’s whether policymakers, markets, and investors are choosing to ignore one of the most consistent leading indicators we have.Curious how others are interpreting this.

Leased rental volume for the past 12 months is up modestly, indicating demand is still present—just more selective.Days on MarketAcross the resale market, days on market have increased approximately 25–30% year-over-year.