Most of the population moved to the surrounding suburbs or other cities and abandoned the downtown area, causing it to become a center for poverty, drugs, homelessness, and crime.

According to the Texas A&M Real Estate Center, we find a balanced real estate market at around 6.5 months of inventory.

At various times during the past 25 years he “specialized” in oil and gas drilling, franchise sales, surgical center investments, office centers, start up incubators, vitamins, mobile washing equipment, cemetery syndications, residential mortgage brokerage, commercial mortgage brokerage, insurance as an investment, long term care insurance, and property development in Mexico.  

Purchase price: $189,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Welcome to the crown jewel of Center City, Philadelphia—a standout property in my investment portfolio that perfectly combines elegance, location, and profitability.

Here in SoCal I am very high on Chula Vista, Bonita and SDSU in general especially with the conventional center under construction.

Focus on potential profit margins and market trends.Be Local: Understanding micro-markets within these neighborhoods can mean the difference between a good flip and a great one.Network: Partner with investor-friendly agents, contractors, and wholesalers who know how to find and secure off-market deals.Nashville's real estate market continues to thrive, and these neighborhoods are at the center of the action.

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Buying near a trauma center or university is a solid plan for later, but getting experience with a simpler rental first can save you some headaches!

The notes are all on commercial properties (office, warehouse, shopping center, mixed use or sometimes multifamily)The properties are either vacant or occupied by tenants, not owner occupiedThe property value is usually higher than both the UPB and the legal balance, sometimes significantly higher than theNow it is important to mention that I have very little experience with issuing notes and buying performing notes.

That area does have its share of crime, but with SLU and Grand Center nearby, it's definitely manageable, but not for the faint of heart.