(Landlord tenant laws, geographical weather patterns, local economy, crime, etc)There are hundreds of metropolitan areas in the US and these are just some of the questions where the answers may sway the advice....

Look at several different websites, and you'll begin to see a pattern.

Indianapolis is very much economically diverse and definitely in a growth pattern right now. 

Migration patterns will likely result in continued population growth higher than most of the country for both Tampa and NC.

It's true that the end result will be different for everyone based on a ton of factors, but there are patterns.

I sort of do... but because I can't seem to connect the dots yet... or can't see the patterns yet... 

It only becomes and issue when the accident becomes a pattern!

@Max Householder @Zach StillmanWhen you are analyzing small multifamily units in STL.What is your general monthly or annual rule-of-thumb for expense listed below.WST, Insurance, R&M, Pest ,Landscaping, Taxes  (Am I missing any expenses that are typical to STL )I know that every property is different and you cannot have a rule-of-thumb for taxes.Having analyzed enough deals have you seen patterns on how these properties operate?

We are beginning to see a pattern of a priority shift with a once automatic paying resident.  

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