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Jim K. For newbies and the BIG MEANIE INVESTORS in the BiggerPockets forums
20 June 2024 | 69 replies
I promise that I, at least, will hear you out.CAVEAT: There are a lot of things established investors try not to say on public forums.
David Minaya Am I being too greedy with my asking price or impatient?
20 June 2024 | 14 replies
Your agent can market this in the public remarks so buyers see this.  
Robin Simon What Are Current DSCR Loan Rates? Key Market Movers and How to Track Rates
18 June 2024 | 0 replies
(If you would like to track market expectations of rate changes, the FedWatch tool from the CME Group is extremely useful.)However, yields and mortgage rates can be greatly changed by Federal Reserve actions—the real drivers are the policy press releases and press conferences (typically scheduled for the early afternoon, a couple of hours after the publication of the decision).
Kiefer Cheney Advise on how to really start
21 June 2024 | 20 replies
But that market has gotten so much hype and publicity as a great BRRRR city that it's dry right now and I am actively setting up market number 2 but I get to take with me the lessons I learned building market 1.It's trial and error, it's trust but verify, it's motivating the game pieces in the market: the agents, the GCs, the wholesalers. 
Matthew Ray Holding an auction for an assignment contract
18 June 2024 | 7 replies
You're not going to arrange a typical "public auction", a bit delusional. 
Suzanne Damon Capital Gains avoidance
19 June 2024 | 6 replies
Read the IRS Publication 523 for Sale of a Residence.
Travis Brown Water Remediation Threatening Collections
18 June 2024 | 5 replies
They also referred me to a public adjuster at the same time.
Josselyn Jorge HOI on investment home that's paid off
19 June 2024 | 11 replies
Move into the triplex for two years and use IRS Publication 523 Sale of a Residence to not have to pay some of the Cap Gains when you Sell.
Frank Barletta Houston: F the Weather but invest anyways.
18 June 2024 | 0 replies
The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.
Claudio Garcia Zuniga What are some websites/techniques to market your property?
18 June 2024 | 5 replies
Not on some random obscure site and most likely not on some random FB group either (some exceptions to this, but the gen public won't go here that often).