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Alexander Celestina Tips on areas to invest in Jacksonville
13 October 2024 | 16 replies
Anything that has an attractive price in 32206 or 32209 is either in a D class neighbhorhood and/or a property that needs significant rehab.The further you go from the center of downtown, the more likely the property is in a better class neighborhood.The exception being springfield where it is close to downtown but considered a good neighborhood.
James Wesley Hot Tub Management - Complete drain and refills after guests
9 October 2024 | 28 replies
Hotels and fitness centers handle hundreds and hundreds of users between cleanings.1.
Haider Tiwana Elon Musk's xAI supercomputer brings serious environmental risk to Memphis
8 October 2024 | 1 reply
300 jobs isn't a lot to bring to Memphis for a $3-4 billion dollar project (it doesn't take much to run a data center). personally I'm a musk fan, but we have to consider the ramifications to demanding this much energy.
Amanda Paugas Sober living house
8 October 2024 | 23 replies
Biggest challenge is to network to build relationships with rehab facilities, detox centers, IOP/PHP clinics.
Sanjeev Advani CAA Opposes Extreme Heat Bill Over Costly Air Conditioning Mandates
8 October 2024 | 1 reply
The bill, introduced by Assemblyman Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles), would require local governments to update hazard mitigation plans to address extreme heat by January 1, 2028.CAA’s concerns center around the potential for costly retrofitting mandates, particularly for older buildings not equipped for modern HVAC systems.
Neil Narayan Google says it'll invest $1B this year in Texas
6 October 2024 | 1 reply
Google LLC announced Aug. 15 plans to invest more than $1 billion in Texas this year, its latest strategic goal focused on supporting cloud and data center infrastructure.Some of that investment will go directly into the technology giant’s data center campuses in Red Oak and Midlothian, both south of Dallas, which are helping the company meet the increasing demand for cloud and artificial intelligence services.
Sanjeev Advani The Future of Closed Drugstores: Plasma Centers, Restaurants, and Dog Parks
2 October 2024 | 1 reply
Other empty drugstores are becoming plasma collection centers, thrift stores, and car washes.While repurposing drugstores can be challenging, especially when dealing with building design and community concerns, their prime locations make them ideal for creative reuse.
Don Konipol 10 Most Common Incorrect Beliefs by Inexperienced RE Investors
9 October 2024 | 21 replies
I have seen this in nearly every market I have ever toured, an area of ages bygone that was "the" wealth center and now is the sec8 centers
Frank Barletta Houston: Gross Weather, Lovely Investing
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.
Evan T. Ong What is the best book on commercial real estate investing?
7 October 2024 | 6 replies
I want to be able to own shopping centers/malls and hotels one day, so books that can cover those topics.