Both Europe and Asia were in chaos and/or burning, not to mention all developed areas of Africa and Middle East.

The main shift will be accounting for the physical and management aspects of real estate: property condition, tenant relationships, local regulations, etc.Here’s a suggestion to get the ball rolling:Start identifying your buy box—what type of property, in what kind of market, at what price range, and what return metrics you're targeting.Explore turnkey and value-add rentals, especially in landlord-friendly markets in the Midwest or Southeast (if you're open to investing out of state).Leverage your network—you may already have contacts in finance or real estate who can connect you with off-market deals, brokers, or investor-friendly lenders.Once you’re ready to run numbers or evaluate a specific market, happy to walk through the process with you.

That’s why you see more success stories in the Southeast, Midwest, or tertiary markets — not urban cores of high-cost states.Some developers are experimenting with modular or manufactured housing to bring costs down, but even then, zoning and land prices remain the gating factors.Until land, policy, and entitlement timelines shift, “affordable” new construction in expensive markets is a tough ask without subsidy. 

Focused on the Southeast market and mainly interested in syndications, especially apartment buildings.

The link is here for thse who are interested: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2024/02/14/7....

Cut to me going back in February of 2022, a foreign investment company had introduced Grab (along with another drive-share company called Bolt) that took over Asia like wildfire.

.* Long-term growth potential* Tax advantages (especially in retirement accounts or with tax-loss harvesting)**Cons:*** No cash flow unless you're dividend-focused* Market volatility: Stocks can drop 20–30%+ in corrections* Less control: You’re a passive participant vs. real estate where you can force appreciationReal Estate Investing – A Smart Supplement:Real estate, especially long-term rentals (LTRs) - could be an ideal complement to your brokerage accounts:* Monthly cash flow for lifestyle freedom* Tax benefits (depreciation, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges)* Appreciation and leverage options* More control over your investmentIf you want something more passive, turnkey rentals in the Midwest or Southeast are great entry points - low-maintenance, managed properties in cash-flowing markets with strong rental demand.You don’t have to choose just one path.

For newer investors, LTRs tend to be more stable, predictable, and passive, especially when you have a busy career.Turnkey long-term rentals in the Midwest and Southeast can be a smart entry point.

Charleston continues to be one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the Southeast — and for good reason.

Our main experience lies on the purchasing side where we own about 4,000 units across the southeast.