Gaston is experiencing a serious glow-up, with strategic economic planning through 2028, big moves in manufacturing and logistics, and smart investments in infrastructure, mixed-use development, and housing.

Smaller cities are typically more vulnerable to economic downturns and market shifts.After identifying cities that meet these basic criteria, apply the following filters to narrow down your list:Low Crime Rates: Avoid cities with high crime rates.

@Deepika Prakash Pick one market and try to become an expert on it.

Why do so many people buy into the BS and allow such economic lies to persist. 

Hi All,I've been trying to find a qualified CPA for California that is an expert in RE.

I'm looking for a local expert.

Quote from @Bryce Jamison: @David Greene talked about this recently on his new podcast.He recommends being an overall real estate professional so you can make money in numerous ways and in different economic climates, and more importantly, you can help folks in all stages of their life and with all their real estate needs.Sometimes your helping folks find a good handyman, sometimes you're renting them one of your units only to be their agent later on when they're ready to buy, then maybe you're giving them house hacking tips after they buy.I can’t disagree with that, although in this age of almost unlimited information, I believe in the need to specialize.   

We are not a non-profit org or flipper advocacy group to teach them basics of economics 101 and investment strategies.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Brett Burky: Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Don Konipol“Note brokers” who took the $99 cash flow course and are experts in the space  We do our best to eliminate time wasters.

And having a real estate expert in your corner really pays off.Here are just two of the ways an agent’s expertise makes a difference.1.