I’d highly recommend looking into Columbus, Ohio—it’s become a top pick for out-of-state investors because the fundamentals are so strong: population and job growth are both booming, and companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Honda, and Facebook are bringing tons of new jobs and housing demand.

If the borrower is defaulting, you have to do work and try to collect or foreclose on the property, etc.I think you can get close to that though investing in multifamily apartments.

Been hearing a lot of noise out there about Huntsville/Decatur starting to boom - has anyone else been hearing about this massive uptick?

In the process of evicting tenant, will likely owe $20k + at time of eviction. Interested in how others have collected, whether to use a lawyer or a debt collection firm. Property/tenant is in MD.

I work with a lot of real estate investors I can tell you specific areas that have been booming. 

Who in the BP community is a Bourbon and Whiskey drinker, collector or snob.  

You make a great point about the balance between owner control and giving managers room to do their job The market now is very different than the 2021 boom and holding onto those expectations can definitely lead to longer vacancies and weaker returns In Maryland especially with higher property taxes and compliance costs you cannot afford extended downtime Many investors I know are adjusting by being more flexible on rental pricing improving property condition to stand out and leaning into strong tenant screening while still moving quickly Clear communication between owner and manager with agreed decision guidelines also helps speed things up without losing trust

For example, a lot of out-of-state investors are buying in Columbus, Ohio because the macroeconomics here are really strong—population and job growth are booming, major companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Honda, and LG are investing heavily here, and properties in the $120K–180K range can still hit the 1% rule and cash flow right away.

Most of the 4 units and less are on the beaches or Gulf Coasts now that STR rent is back booming.  

There was also a ton of So CAL folks moving over that has created a boom here new construction is really quite robust.