BiggerPockets needs to aspire to perfection in every single piece of content reflecting a “rational optimism” about real estate investing - we believe in it’s power, and fear near-term volatility. 

Google purchased nearly 100 acres in Pataskala and I believe that will drive further housing development in the area.

It’s hard to believe it could all be done for $30,000.

I do have all my eggs in this basket because I do believe that we are growing and improving ahead of many comparable midwestern states. 

If the owner is truly materially participating and meets the requirements and it is short term rental then I believe it is a valid strategy.

I believe (on average) they gross a little less than BR but typically purchase prices are also a little lower. 

Hi all,I have a single family home I purchased in June 2021 for 200k.Aside from cleaning up the yard, painting, and new water heater there have been no improvements.I recently got a letter that my taxes are going up as they believe the property to be worth 225k as of June 2022. 

I believe we're likely in or are heading towards recession but I agree that the factors that led to the GFC are not in place.

I believe you could buy a mountain home for example. 

hard to believe that they would not have gotten an inspection that would have revealed some if not all of these findings.