You won't get the post '08' style collapse.

Terms have adjusted slightly, but private loans are still closing fast and giving investors the flexibility they need when timing matters most.Curious , are you seeing more of your clients moving toward bridge or DSCR-style loans to keep projects moving?

These are typically structured as short-term bridge or fix-and-flip loans, each tied to the specific property’s purchase and rehab budget.As investors build experience and a track record, some lenders offer revolving credit lines or portfolio-style funding, where you can draw against a set limit to acquire and rehab multiple properties at once.

Make sure that the rent comps come from properties of similar vintage (IE - year built), size (# units), and type (garden style / mixed use midrise / townhomes, etc).

"(Paige) Hayes and Company" is a great example of this style can work for decades.

I've seen some crazy designs, like floral wallpaper with neon signs that okay, may not be my style, but they are eye-catching.

Hey Evan, solid list of markets you’re looking at...those all have pretty different strengths depending on your goals.I work with investors in a few of those areas (Arizona and Texas especially), and what I’ve seen is people usually narrow down their choice by looking at three things:What kind of tenant base they’re comfortable serving (workforce housing vs lifestyle renters)Property taxes and insurance costs (big swings between states)How involved they plan to be in the management sideIf you’re still figuring out what kind of market fits your investing style, I can connect you with a few people who started out-of-state and built small portfolios in those same regions.

Lower taxes, more landlord-friendly laws, and plenty of value-add opportunities.Both markets can work really well — it just depends on your personal preference and what kind of investing style fits you best.

They can handle any quantity or style, and their sliding and bi-fold doors are also excellent.

Starting with a multifamily like a fourplex is a smart move because it gives you options—you can house hack by living in one unit while your tenants cover most (or all) of your mortgage, and at the same time, it sets you up perfectly to transition into a BRRRR-style model later.