These States Have the Highest Retention Rates in the Country” and wanted to hear from other investors who own rentals in these areas.According to the data, states like Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, California, and Utah are seeing strong tenant retention.Texas: 82% of natives still live in-state, with strong job growth in Dallas and surrounding suburbsNorth Carolina: Steady demand in Charlotte and Raleigh due to limited supply and job stabilityGeorgia: Investor activity has slowed, but long-term fundamentals remain strong in markets like AtlantaUtah: Tech and healthcare are driving growth, pricing out buyers and keeping renters in placeIf you’re actively managing rentals in any of these states:What are you personally seeing in terms of vacancy rates and tenant turnover?

That supply/demand mismatch is something I’ve been watching  as a self-managing investor.What really like  is the approach your team is taking instead of only focusing on price  — better marketing, tapping into assistance programs, improving tenant experience — it’s clear you're not just reacting but building something sustainable.That got me thinking: for investors who are still self-managing or early in the game, what do you think are the 1-2 most overlooked levers they could pull to stay competitive in a high-vacancy market like this?

Finding a GC in this manner is risky especially if English is not their native language.

As a native Tulsan who is also OOS, glad to see my hometown getting some love!

Rate stability, improving inventory and slower house price growth are an encouraging combination . . .”Just remember, mortgage rates are still going to react to changing economic conditions, inflation, and more – and that means they could shift again.

Are you sharing a deal or two with lenders to see how they react?

Some people just file their monthly statements but I look over mine and communicate and react where needed so that my PM, tenants and I can all share a beneficial relationship. 

So dont know how I would react to a complaint.

Just follow the Norada Note threads on BP to see how investors can react

Different areas react differently to macro economic events, and have their unique benefits and issues.