Higher than every stress test the office market has lived through in 25 years.The office sector is going through a real correction—finally forced to reckon with remote work, hybrid schedules, aging Class B/C properties, and loans written on 2019 assumptions.

Over the past few years, major employers such as Cerner (health IT), Bats Global Markets (finance), and Ascend Learning (edtech) have established or expanded operations in KC, New developments like the AI factory in the old Kansas City Star building signal growth in tech and startup sectors.

Markets like Charlotte and Raleigh benefit from robust expansion in technology, healthcare, and finance sectors, fostering strong job creation and population influxes that drive consistent rental demand.

There's been significant growth in the last 3-5 years, with booming business and real estate sectors.

For turnkey or minor value-add multifamily units (2-4 units), focus on areas with job growth to mitigate vacancy risks.Insights on Columbus: Columbus demonstrates resilience in its multifamily sector amid increased supply deliveries in 2025, with vacancy rates reaching 8.9% but supported by strong absorption and occupancy averaging around 95%.

Labor shortage due to COVID government payments.  5.  

No doubt he thought that he would tap into some vein of anti-government indignation.Didn't work.

The government affairs director for Columbus realtors and the same for Columbus apartment association has already been in talks with them.I spoke with the city council member that is proposing this last night.

My PM said not to worry because the government pays his rent, but I am concerned that he has no job and makes $900/month in SSI.

North Carolina, for instance, offers robust opportunities in single-family rentals due to sustained population growth, diverse job sectors in technology and healthcare, and accessible entry points in cities like Charlotte and Raleigh, where local networks are readily available through active investor communities.If you'd like to discuss further, we are happy to help.