Now, I'm looking at 15 to 20 if I'm in the market to buy.An investor, who teaches real state courses at NYU invests heavily in Westchester county whereas his real estate office is in NYC where he handles leasing for his family real estate business.

Vegas is too heavily dominated by the tourism industry which is why it is so boom and bust. 

If you're looking to capitalize heavily on equity, just make sure there is great spread to do a cash-out.

In my area, a foreclosure or short sale or reverse mortgage that needs repairs is discounted heavily enough for me to make a nice profit and maintain a healthy roi for the investor if they accept my low offer.

If personal property, the Realtor's argument is drastically weakened; if real property, the debate goes on.But there is another reason that Realtor's don't heavily pursue their claim.  

More owner occupants can be a good sign as they are heavily invested in the quality of life and daily affairs, but I have had great long term renters in condos, too. 

I personally own 2 in Bartlett and always looking to add to my portfolio in that area.If you are wanting to get out short term, I would focus on area heavily and only invest in "A" class.  

@Christian Benitez, financing is something I'm thinking about heavily, as I'm trying to keep my up front capital as low as possible.

Hello all, I am new to the site but have been reading heavily lately.

The ones who are involved in real estate heavily, will be able to direct you to an attorney, a real estate attorney!