I get better at predicting the costs each time, and a little better at avoiding surprises. 

@Tyler James That's not much of a prediction. 

I've heard similar fears and predictions for over 15 years...including the global recession almost 10 years ago, yet all the while living here, I've experienced quite the opposite.   

It has been so instrumental in our investing journey, and in my growth as a real estate agent.

It has been so instrumental in our investing journey, and in my growth as a real estate agent.

No one can predict the future, but if you'd like I can send you a market update of how Neptune real estate is performing YTD compared to other nearby towns.If you do decide to pursue Neptune, my office just listed 3 properties there (one single family, 2 multi family) all at 60-65% of assessed value and for $175,000 and less. 

It has been so instrumental in my investing journey, and in my growth as a real estate agent.

It has been so instrumental in my investing journey, and also in my growth as a real estate agent.

It's signing up for huge unnecessary risk and uncertainty right out of the starting gate versus building easier wins in a neighborhood that is more predictably heading in the right direction. 

Little background- bought a home in 2016 in Denver, CO and after the first 6-7 months my escrow/tax went up by around 50.00 and then by almost another 100/mo 12 months later (any advice on that would be appreciated ac...