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%.

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

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.

Attending various meetups and listening to podcasts can significantly enhance your knowledge of the multifamily sector.

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Arizona has good appreciation potential but is getting a bit tighter on cash flow, while Wisconsin still offers affordability if you stay local and know the neighborhoods well.When you’re comparing markets, I’d focus on these key metrics:Rent-to-price ratio (aim for 0.8–1% or higher)Job and population growth trendsLandlord regulations and property taxesDiversity of industries (to avoid dependence on one employer/sector)Also, look into markets where you’d actually want to live or visit frequently, especially for your first few deals, it makes managing and learning much easier.

The state's economy is diversified across technology, finance, healthcare, and education sectors, which has driven consistent population growth and job creation.

We’ve got a growing healthcare sector, strong population and job growth, and still-affordable housing where you can find cash-flowing properties that meet the 1% rule.

Here’s why: Residential agents often focus primarily on primary-home sales or leasing and may not fully understand investment nuances like ARV, STR/LTR/MTR, market demographics, employment trends, local businesses, transportation, and other amenities—all of which significantly impact returns.A seasoned commercial advisor works with investors, business owners, and corporations across multiple sectors (hospitality, healthcare, land/development, industrial/flex, office, etc.), giving you perspective that most residential agents simply don’t have.They operate statewide and even nationally, and they have a network of experienced vendors at your disposal.  

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