Atlanta's thriving real estate market further enhanced its appeal.

If you’ve owned the property long enough & have enhanced value and cash-flow look into cash-out refinance (tax free funds for more acquisitions & reserves).

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.

I do plan to hold for long term.I am getting mix advice: some said keep things the way they are, sand, and paint the trim, fix sash lock, install insulation strips, while replacing a few exterior sills, and not worry about tenant wanting to open the windows..Then I am told, go ahead and do it as a good feature to attract tenants (new, save energy with ensured/enhanced insulation, utility will be paid by tenant), of course the windows can be opened like they suppose to, less maintenance headache with possible landlord call for window breakdown/issues.

The growing Jonesboro market and strategic location further enhanced its appeal.

If moving anywhere enables or enhances your ability to achieve your goals and objectives, you move.

If anybody wants a copy, shoot me an email at [email protected], if anybody that gets a copy wants to do any enhancements, let me know.I'd like to keep it going.

Partnering with Brittany Scandra provided valuable local insights, enhancing the deal's appeal for Partner Driven.

Partnering with Bob Taylor provided valuable local insights, enhancing the deal's appeal for Partner Driven.

This is a great market to help you enhance your portfolio.I hope to hear from you soon!