Biggest things to watch are older housing stock with hidden deferred maintenance, insurance costs on some areas, property taxes and assessments, and making sure your rent comps are real closed leases not aspirational listings.

Yesterday was a loud reminder that employment stability is changing shape.Humana stock dropped roughly 20% after the Trump administration proposed keeping Medicare Advantage rates flat, directly pressuring margins for one of Louisville’s largest employers.

The stock of Dollar General is down 43% in the past year. 

Being a remote investor from NYC means your team is the foundation of your success, especially in markets with older housing stock like Cleveland.Since you’re targeting cash-flow duplexes/SFRs and potentially Section 8 in the 44109 area, you absolutely want professionals who:- Understand how to underwrite conservative rents and expenses- Know how to navigate Section 8/CMHA inspections and lease processes- Communicate regularly with out-of-state owners- Use real management systems (portals, online reports, maintenance tracking)What you’re asking for, investor-friendly agents & reliable PMs, are exactly the roles I help investors with regularly.I’m a real estate agent based in Memphis, TN who works with out-of-state investors building long-term rental portfolios, and I also work closely with FoundationPM.com, a property management company that specializes in serving remote owners.

A housing stock that allows value to be created, not just boughtThis allowed investors to: buy below replacement cost, renovate strategically, refinance into stabilized assets, & repeat at scale. 

@Tal HalperinInvestors are definitely active in Greater Cincinnati, especially around the older SFR and duplex stock where value-add opportunities still exist.

If you want a newer build it could be a decent option, since most of the housing stock is older in Pittsburgh.

Personal attacks on responding posters;; name calling; bullying; and self righteous indignation are his stock in trade.

Boston has its own unique challenges with old housing stock and seasonal rent cycles.

A few practical tips for your area and strategy: • Know Calumet City rents and realistic ARVs block by block • Build relationships with local inspectors and contractors • Understand Section 8 inspection standards ahead of time • Keep solid reserves, especially with older housing stock • Do not over leverage just because numbers look good on paper The investors who scale successfully in the south suburbs treat this like a business.