Lagos is not Nigeria — reading markets beyond the skylines

Demand, infrastructure, and capital behave differently across cities. Here's a framework for comparing markets without Twitter certainty.

Jeffery Itepu

Founder & Instructor, REU

What transfers — and what doesn't

Rental yields, absorption, and buyer psychology travel poorly between cities. Borrow frameworks, not conclusions.

Infrastructure timelines, employer clusters, and title clarity beat influencer tours. Build a short list of observables for any city you study.

Talk to people who close deals where you intend to buy — then cross-check them against documents, not vibes.

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