Here's a new spin from Yahoo on Huntsville.The Southern City That's Becoming the Next NashvilleKey Takeaways👉Huntsville, Alabama is emerging as a new city to watch in the South due to its rapid growth, strong economy, and investment in the music scene.

I am based out of New York City and I plan to invest here and if possible, in Florida and Texas to start off. 

Lawrenceville is a competitive neighborhood at this point so going to be tough to find a good deal there on or off market.

Quote from @Ronald Ho: I found a multifamily owner that wants to sell his property off market but doesnt want to sign an exclusive listing with any agents.

Another approach to consider is exploring Midwest markets, where you can often find undervalued, off-market student rental opportunities with strong cash flow and more predictable management.

Curious on others’ thoughts here:I sold off a bunch of my stock trading portfolio in the last month and now I have $50,000 that I’d like to reinvest in some manner.

The other thing with comparing these 2 would be MLS deals are easy to find, off market is not.

Wholesaling looks simple on YouTube, but the real game is building systems and confidence one conversation at a time.Here’s the fastest path I’ve seen beginners use to actually get their first contract (without burning money or spinning in circles):1.

No heavy rehabs.Use private money or short-term capital to acquire them.Structure that private money to be paid off within about 5 years - smaller loan, faster payback.Then sell the property on terms using seller financing with a 30-year note to a family who wants to own, not rent.The buyer makes fixed monthly payments for 30 years.After the private money is paid off in year five, the income continues for another 25 years - steady, predictable, and debt-free.In simple terms:You’re financing like a car loan but selling like a mortgage.The result is a portfolio of free-and-clear homes that still send monthly payments for decades, without renters, maintenance calls, or refinance risk.Why it works:Shorter debt horizon = faster path to financial freedom.Selling as-is means no rehab costs or turnovers.Owner-occupants take care of the property.Payments are consistent and long-term.It’s not about leverage.

Current P&I payment is ~$2315/month.If I wanted to, I could pay an additional ~1100/month and pay off the whole balance by 9/2031.