Only West Virginia relies on it more.This is what a real transition looks like—slow, uneven, and happening in layers.GE Appliances: $490M into Louisville + 800 new jobsAnd then there’s the other side of Kentucky’s economy.GE Appliances is reshoring washer and combo-washer production from China to Louisville’s Appliance Park.

This is relying on a 35% expense ratio, which I believe many would argue is conservative and should be higher.Round Number Case Study:$12,000 Monthly Collected rent$4,200 Monthly Expenses (35% Assumption)$7,800 NOI$7,800/$500,000 = 15.6% cap rate

There are markets where developers built product relying on the mentality "build and they will come" with no coherent thesis behind why and those are markets where there will truly be long term pain. 

This lack of official data has contributed to choppy trading conditions, as market participants rely on secondary indicators and sentiment to gauge the economic outlook.

The lack of fresh economic data only amplifies uncertainty, leaving policymakers to rely on anecdotal evidence and market signals.

Hi @Andy Gonzales, Many investors are shifting from flips to long-term rentals to focus on steady cash flow instead of relying on quick appreciation.

@Yvette Hall Why are the "mentors" with 50 years of experience relying on the student to raise the money for a $30M land acquisition? 

.⭐ If you're a beginner, here’s the safest pathRun your own ARV comps, don’t rely on theirs.Get at least one outside contractor bid, even if they give you their “preferred” contractor.Compare their private money terms to a few outside lenders.Stick to a simple, cosmetic flip for your first deal.Investor-friendly brokerages can absolutely be a good fit, they just shouldn’t replace your own due diligence.📌 Final ThoughtIf the numbers make sense on your spreadsheet, and the team is responsive, transparent, and willing to let you verify everything, then yes, this could be a great way to get your first flip done.But if anything feels rushed or they don’t want you to double-check numbers, walk away.

Relying on these lists are bogus to me.

But used correctly, they let you scale faster than relying on common equity alone.