My suggestion: create a 10-year roadmap for your business.

How do I know if this market is sustainable and worth investing in and what red flags should I be watching for in a college-town market?

Perth’s recovery is more sustainable than speculative, driven by fundamentals like population growth, relative affordability, and tight rental markets.The Supply-Demand Crunch No One’s Talking About Capital growth potential is secondary to the yield story right now, and Perth is delivering both in pockets.The national pressure on the housing market, combined with Perth’s added pressure, is creating a severe hot spot effect.

Since management is not my strong point, I outsource it to more able individuals.I’ve stated this in many other posts; to be successful as an investor in a sustainable way become thoroughly familiar with the BASICS - real estate principles, real estate finance and real estate law first.  

These two elements often get overlooked in the excitement of deal-making, but they play a critical role in the long-term success and sustainability of your investment journey.A well-thought-out tax strategy helps ensure you're maximizing all available deductions, utilizing the most favorable tax structures, and ultimately keeping more of your hard-earned income.

If your portfolio can sustain you AND continue to scale then it's whatever you want to do.

You will get more rent money on the 3-4 unit's but not enough to cover the self sustainability test FHA 3-4 units need to pass.

Looking to create a business in real estate investing.

Here’s what to know:5,000 new homes, 8M+ sq ft of office, 500k sq ft of retail, and 75 acres of civic/trail space are all in the works.Certified “One Planet Living” community—prioritizing sustainability, equity, and mixed-income housing.Infrastructure (transit + bridges) will connect directly to Belmont and western Gaston County, opening up huge spillover potential.First homes (Westrow & NOVEL apartments) expected to deliver by late 2025.Gastonia’s FUSE District: From Mill Town to Mixed-Use HubGastonia has made major moves with the creation of the FUSE District—a sports, entertainment, and redevelopment zone centered around:CaroMont Health Park, a 5,000-seat stadium hosting the Gastonia Ghost Peppers and concerts, soccer, and more.Franklin Yards, a $50M+ project adding 280+ Class-A apartments and retail to the mix.Historic mill conversions (Loray, Osage, Trenton) transforming into lofts and commercial space, creating an urban, walkable feel.The Social District allows visitors to walk between restaurants, breweries, and bars with drinks in hand—great for tourism and local nightlife.A few FUSE favorites:Durty Bull Brewery, Cavendish Brewing, The Rooster (live music), Double Barrel Saloon, and more.Nearby Towns to WatchMcAdenville – aka “Christmas Town USA” – draws 600K+ visitors each holiday season.

But I know I want to build something sustainable that supports my family and gives me the freedom I’ve been working toward.Totally agree with your advice on building a strong team.