Airbnb markets are oversaturated, travel trends are shifting, and cities are tightening STR rules.

𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐅𝐑 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬The newest numbers show a clear trend: Florida’s rental markets are under real stress.𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚:Punta Gorda, 5.07%Cape Coral–Fort Myers, 5.06%Homosassa Springs, 4.66%North Port–Sarasota–Bradenton, 4.29%Naples–Marco Island, 4.29%Jacksonville, 4.11%Homes that historically rented quickly are now sitting vacant 2–3x longer than normal.That’s a structural signal, not a seasonal blip.𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚.

If you invest in Columbus or have been analyzing deals here recently, what trends are you seeing?

The focus on affordable housing is also key and something that is needed in most major cities so it can be a win win for everyone. 

Location is still key: properties near the beach, casinos, waterfront properties, or major attractions consistently outperform.

In the meantime, start practicing by looking at properties, analyzing ARVs, rents, and market trends, and getting familiar with the neighborhoods and overall layout of Memphis so you understand what you’re buying.

Quote from @James McGovern: In recent agreements in Connecticut and Massachusetts I have typically seen agents agreeing to 3 percent. was shocked that buyer agent commission are not trending downward in Orlando  Not sure what you mean.

Hi All,I am interested in the Columbia, MO market and looking for any info and connections familiar with the area.ThanksJustin

The biggest key to making out-of-state investing work is leveraging local expertise—an investor-friendly agent who also owns rentals and works closely with property managers and contractors so you have real eyes on the ground guiding you through neighborhoods, numbers, and long-term performance.

Some say finding the deal is the battle… others say financing it fast enough is the challenge.A few trends I’m seeing:• More investors are buying lighter cosmetic flips• Private lending is replacing conventional financing• Rehab budgets are rising due to material cost increases• Speed is becoming the biggest competitive advantageFor the investors actively flipping — what’s the bottleneck for you right now?