I’m watching the Triad (Greensboro / High Point / surrounding) rental market closely here’s what today’s data shows, so investors can see where things stand if you’re thinking buy-and-hold or small multifamily:For Greensboro overall, average rent across all property types is listed around $1,500/mo.

., and because of that, the demand from homeowners, designers, and contractors has been growing faster than we expected.This week we completed another project and learned a few things that might be useful for those working in renovation or home services:🔹 Stretch ceilings allow installation without demolition🔹 Jobs are usually done in 1 day🔹 Perfect for modern interiors, LED lighting, and high-moisture areas🔹 Strong margin business if the workflow is organized properlyWe’re currently building systems for:• faster installs• standardized materials• predictable pricing• and a scalable model for multiple citiesI’d love to hear from:— contractors— business owners— entrepreneurs who scaled niche construction services— or anyone who tested new-home-service models in the U.S. marketWhat challenges did you face when growing into new cities?

I hope my below response give you some guidance on how to mitigate your risk of a problem tenant:Tenant screening is one area where doing it yourself or utilizing a company that offers "Instant" reports create more risk than it saves.Why DIY screening is riskyPaystubs and bank statements are easy to fake and don’t prove ongoing income.References are often friends or family and rarely objective.Pulling records yourself can create Fair Housing and FCRA issues if decisions aren’t consistent.What solid screening should includeIdentity verification before running any searches.Criminal and eviction checks using multiple data sources, not just single databasesIncome and employment verified through direct payroll or bank connections, not collecting paystubs or bank statements.Manual review by trained FCRA professionals to avoid false positives.Judgments and liens, which many providers skip and no longer appear on credit reports, even though they often signal serious financial risk or property damage to previous rental units.DIY screening and instant reports feel cheaper until it isn’t.

Carriers that provide coverage for a large number of similar properties in the same market have far more reliable data on how losses typically play out.

Renting nearby can sometimes be cheaper than owning in Waikiki right now.If you want, I’m happy to look at your building, the assessment details, and recent sales to help you pressure test whether holding or selling makes more sense.

Sellers received 91.8% of their list price in Austin, slightly above last year’s 91.6%, while metro sellers averaged 91.7%, compared to 92.5% in 2024.Overall, the November data reflects a seasonally slower Austin-area housing market, with reduced sales volume, modest price changes, and inventory levels that continue to be higher than a year ago as the market moves toward year-end.Here are the November 2025 stats for Austin and the greater metro:I’m now also sharing leasing stats in my monthly updates.

Quote from @Jaron Walling: @Rob Bergeron Another great post with useful data to back it up. 

Normally, a cut would pull yields lower, but Powell’s tone left traders uneasy—hinting at more cuts down the road, which sparked fears that the Fed might be too aggressive and risk reigniting inflation.Add in sticky inflation expectations, strong economic data, and a hefty 30-year auction that needed higher yields to clear, and you’ve got a recipe for upward pressure on long bonds.

Your just buying data.

Can I access data in real time?