
9 October 2024 | 9 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.

9 October 2024 | 8 replies
If that's the case and you're using the majority of the space for that practice then a business purpose loan like SBA may be a better fit.

11 October 2024 | 8 replies
Unless it's a major company, we do a quick Google of their employers and may even use Google Streetview to look at the location.

11 October 2024 | 16 replies
Man that set off some major alarms in my brain.

9 October 2024 | 3 replies
His family is a major player in the affordable housing market and new developments.

10 October 2024 | 2 replies
She worked for a major brokerage and after a few transactions, I grew to know, like, and trust her.

11 October 2024 | 12 replies
I think you may have people really start to take stock in whether the great florida weather is worth the cost and headache in dealing with the storms.2 major hurricanes in a matter of a month?

9 October 2024 | 13 replies
Keep the majority of your money in your accounts $1.5M liquid reserves is a ton of cash so let it earn you interest.Use the Banks money to lend on a multifamily use a Fannie Mae loan its only 5% down but you can put more down to meet your target monthly payment.

8 October 2024 | 8 replies
(Trying to skimp on coverage by not telling them you're Airbnb-ing the place will defeat the purpose of insurance if they deny a claim because you weren't truthful.)There are specific STR insurance carriers like Proper Insurance, but most major carriers offer a rider for vacation rental or short-term rental insurance as well.

8 October 2024 | 4 replies
:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.