Unless your Warren from Omaha you have zero control over how good or bad those companies are run.

I’ve noticed that in places like San Antonio or even Omaha, from what I read in Forbes, the best projects come from really tapping into that local network.What you did..approaching the owner, closing fast, scraping the old structure..shows guts and a willingness to get your hands dirty.

Reaching out to other investors in the area to find someone trustworthy and switching things up before the damage became too costly.From what I’ve heard in Bloomberg, cities like Indianapolis, Omaha, and Austin are all great for rental investments.

In Omaha, smaller multi-unit builds with shared amenities like co-working spaces are cacthing on.

A buddy of mine up in Omaha once inherited a tenant who refused to let inspectors through the door.. ended up pushing back renovations for a month and racking up costs like you wouldn’t believe.

(I recently saw an article in Forbes talking about the Bay Area’s shifting market) And if you aim to hold properties long term, keep your eyes on towns around the Bay that have had consistent rent growth.Here in my home market of Phoenix, I see investors branching out to places like Austin, Chicago, and even Omaha from what Ive heard because they recognize how trends can shift quickly.

Hey Colin, it’s fantastic to see someone your age diving right into the real estate world.. reminds me of when a buddy of mine bought his first duplex in Omaha.

Meanwhile, if you ever consider other markets for diversification, places like Omaha, Chicago, Austin, San Diego, San Antonio or right here in Phoenix each have their own flavor of opportunity.Out of curiosity, how do you see Jasper fitting into your broader investment goals?

If that sparks your interest, i'm curious which market you’re leaning toward for the replacement property...are you thinking high-growth spots like San Antonio or somewhere smaller like Omaha?

In some markets like Omaha or Phoenix..from what I’ve heard rental demand can help if the exit plan changes.