Of course if they close on the property FIRST then market it this is not required..

If the economy enters a recession, the Federal Reserve may respond by lowering interest rates to stimulate activity, potentially putting downward pressure on mortgage rates and easing affordability concerns.

This is a great starting point for investors looking for a market.  

Quote from @Brandon Hawkins: What steps can a family take to ensure maximum protection of their assets when entering the real estate investment market?

I will also start the process of obtaining my licenses and plan to work alongside a broker to gain more hands-on experience.If you’re open to a quick chat or could share any insights on entering the industry, especially from the lending perspective, I’d great appreciate it.

There are some tools I can recommend for market analysis.

However, in the Rental property calculator, unlike in Deal Finder, I have to manually enter all the data for a property!

@Laura YelinI’ve never been, but when considering new markets I usually just fly there and spend a few days there scoping it out.

Start with Googling best STR markets.

Below are some of my current deals, and a new market I am exploring to invest in within the next year.