When you grow your primary circle of influence geometrically, you grow your secondary circle exponentially.

The economic growth of the Tri-Cities economy has some spillover, so quaint little Abingdon area has seen a notable boost.

Zillow is operating with data and a strong market influence that the public simply does not have.

Do  state tax rates and other local real estate laws influence where you invest?

Definitely look at the book recommendations on BP to boost your knowledge on particular subjects.

But there are obviously other factors involved there.So I guess what I'm saying is don't let the number of buildings influence you too much.The 2br vs 1 br thing I think is a very important issue.

My wife's tiny little home town in West Texas suddenly got a big boost as they found a bunch of oil nearby the other year and suddenly all bets were off.

Fingers crossed this influences the regulations in Austin!

15+% is a healthy boost to hitting that savings goal.

Big Money isn't always right, but it does influence economic activity and markets.When I investigate a dividend-paying stock (including a REIT), I compare its current yield to its average long-term yield to get an idea of its price relative to its dividend.