What if the best place to invest isn’t where you live? In this episode, Amy Sylvis challenges the common belief that investing locally is always the best strategy. She shares why she avoids investing in California, despite living there, and how she strategically chooses markets across the U.S. Using real data and research-backed methods, Amy walks listeners through her top five free tools for evaluating markets, ensuring smart, data-driven investment decisions.
Whether you’re a seasoned real estate investor or just getting started, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to make informed, profitable choices—without being tied to your local market.
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00:00 Introduction
01:22 Why Investing Locally Isn’t Always Smart
05:00 Market Research Basics: Population Growth & Employment
10:15 Economic Diversity: Ensuring Long-Term Stability
16:30 Crime Rates: A Crucial Yet Overlooked Factor
22:00 Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities Report
28:45 Closing Thoughts & Encouragement
