Would be interested to hear how others approach market selection before getting into individual deals.

HI - I’ve always found “best markets” discussions a little unsatisfying.It often feels like people are talking past each other — appreciation vs cash flow vs risk tolerance — and the answer is always some version of “it depends,” which is true, but not very actionable.Over time, I’ve come to think part of the problem is that we often mix deal analysis and market selection into the same conversation.For myself, I started trying to separate the two:Market selection: Which cities even belong in the conversation?

Everyone is talking about the massive Texas Instruments plant in Sherman, TX. But the real opportunity isn't the plant itself—it's the housing shortage it creates 15 minutes down the road.When a $30B facility breaks g...

In the meantime, I’d be interested to hear what you’ve found most effective locally for sourcing opportunities—whether through brokers, direct relationships, or off-market channels.KeithKeith

Had we seen one of them, we would have selected another tenant and avoided a disaster where he is not paying and we are going through appeals and eviction.Even the income reported by Zillow turns out they report what the tenant submitting the application provides - not a value that Zillow verifies. 

I'm trying to figure out the most efficient yet cost-effective way to compile data.

What is everyone using to track their selections and budgets.

The reference here is to FinCEN’s new Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule taking effect March 1, 2026, which requires reporting of certain residential property transfers made to an entity or trust when the transaction is considered “non‑financed.”

Sellers seem more selective or just sitting tight.

I told Dr Margolis that if he wanted to get the lead poisoning rates down from 17% they should practice targeted selection, using the housing condition data collected and GIS data; they should select all properties rated in poor condition with children under 6 living in the home.