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20 June 2024 | 0 replies
Even investors that put very little down on their initial property purchases are finding that they have equity that can be allocated towards portfolio expansion.
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21 June 2024 | 2 replies
Hi Dennis, we’ve helped some investors recently tap equity for down payments and portfolio expansion.
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19 June 2024 | 3 replies
Depending on the article, there is between $26B and $30B under construction, and the last job fair had over 20,000 open jobs.In ConclusionWhile nothing is guaranteed, the combination of population growth and limited land for expansion virtually assures that prices and rents will continue to increase.Thanks for reading my post.
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21 June 2024 | 20 replies
How can you turn it into a better deal with smart upgrades or expansion?
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19 June 2024 | 4 replies
Your investing plan sounds "boring" but in 15 years of this strategy you will have millions in assets that cash flow you to not need a job, and equity built up for continued growth or expansion.
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18 June 2024 | 1 reply
What is the expansion plan from the city?
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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.
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17 June 2024 | 3 replies
Units and Revenue- questions on pricing, and potential for expansion.
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18 June 2024 | 0 replies
To follow these reports, it’s critical to understand how the metric is derived—in this case, there is a score given between 0 and 100, with 50 meaning stable, above 50 equating to expansion, and below 50 indicating a contraction.AuctionsLarge Treasury auctions, or large sales of new Treasury bonds by the United States federal government, have also had an effect on mortgage rates.
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20 June 2024 | 245 replies
TSMC announced expansion of already massive plants being built in our Phoenix.