But, if you catch a deal with solid, LONG TERM fundamentals, you might not get a home run, but you likely will be safe.2.

Stay focused on fundamentals, build strong local relationships, and you’ll be off to a solid start.Feel free to reach out if you need any help! 

But I don't know that the fundamentals for a got market like Cincinnati (listed on the episode) is right for small multi-family rentals.

It’s one of the few places where you can still find properties in the 120–180k range that hit the 1% rule and cash flow while also sitting in a city with strong long-term fundamentals like population growth, job growth, and massive company investments from Intel, Amazon, Google, Honda, Microsoft, and more.

.✅ The professional approach:✔️ Automate tax categorization within your accounting system✔️ Allocate a fixed percentage of rental income to a dedicated tax account every month✔️ Review and adjust quarterly to stay aligned with actual obligationsThis isn’t optional — it’s a fundamental discipline for healthy financial management.

The fundamentals are here.

August delivered the sector’s strongest annual price gains since late 2022, and with improving fundamentals across multiple property types, market participants are cautiously optimistic that the worst may be behind them.Prices Climb as Momentum BuildsAccording to MSCI’s RCA CPPI report, the National All-Property Index rose 2.4% year-over-year and 0.9% month-over-month in August.

Places like Columbus, OH are worth a look because the fundamentals are strong—population growth, job growth, and big companies moving in—plus you can still find 2–4 unit properties in the $150–250K range that can hit the 1% rule and cash flow.

Focus on neighborhood fundamentals and learn to operate the real estate well.

Grand Rapids has solid fundamentals — job growth, schools, medical hubs — and the appreciation trend you mentioned isn’t hype.