When national volume returns, markets like ours tend to outperform quietly and quickly.Another useful signal:Lumber just hit its lowest price since October 2024.Perfect conditions for builders, flippers, investors, and anyone eyeing new construction or heavy value-add projects.

Residency, income tax, medical, markets, zoning, property taxes, deal closing costs, contractor access, development estimates, etc etc.  

The air filter replacement is the most crucial part because it forces me, as the landlord, to have eyes on the interior of the property quarterly to confirm they are taking care of things.The goal isn't to nickel and dime them; the main thing is you don't want them to avoid calling you for the minor things that could turn into major problems.

Three of my rooms are rented to medical students.

If there are medical bills, or something similar causing the lower score, I'd let that slide. 

ARVs in the ballpark of $600k-$700k, these move quick, we have an eye for the details, our last deal was on the market for 6 days with multiple offers and we ended up closing at above asking.

I also keep an eye on rehab progress, verify contractor work, and make sure things are done correctly.If you’re investing in Memphis from out of state, what challenges are you currently facing?

The additional inspection is modest and I never mind another set of eyes on potential liability and problems.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the price per square foot new builds in logan command. 

I got lucky because the second deal I did was a lot in an area that a big-time developer in Charleston, SC was eyeing for a while.