There must be industrial flow meters but I expect they are expensive.

As someone passionate about finance and eager to explore opportunities in the lending industry, I'm looking for insights from those with experience in this field.

I am looking for some people to connect with in that area that may have more experience as we are out of state investors and have heard that Mississippi has great opportunities for cash flow and for people starting out in this industry. 

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.

Industries are more diversified than in the past when the local economy went however the oil and gas industry went.

I used to have something like this, but it pretty comprehensive.I have the original unmodified version I started with that I can send to you if you'd like it.I believe its geared towards units where I've modified my version specifically for commercial industrial/office/mixed use developments.If you want it send me a PM with your email.

Because of common marketing strategies by the industry, their expectation is that a lender will provide a loan at 70%-80% of the value of the asset after its been repaired, upfront.

They want me to be successful, number one so I can pay them back, but also so they can keep lending me more money and making even more for themselves.Ripping people off and then paying victim is a psychological profile I've seen countless times in this industry.

Now, I'm ready to take the plunge myself and explore the world of investment properties.About Me:With five years in the real estate industry, I've honed my skills in understanding market trends, property valuations, and negotiation strategies.

Generally, I would think that commercial real estate (especially B and C class industrial/warehousing) would be less averse to the close train proximity then residential.