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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.
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30 October 2024 | 236 replies
Thank you again for the information, if I have further questions for you during the investigation I will certainly reach out.Best regards,Frances Hlawatsch | Financial InvestigatorState of Oregon - Real Estate Agency530 Center Street NE, Suite 100, Salem, OR 97301The laws already exist in most states just need to enforce them.
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21 October 2024 | 176 replies
UAE is rapidly becoming "the" engineering center.
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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.
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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.
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7 October 2024 | 39 replies
Look into neighborhoods like Jefferson, West Park and Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, Old Brooklyn, and Newburgh Heights.
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6 October 2024 | 1 reply
Remodeling homes into something distinctive and desirable, like entertainment-centered properties, can definitely set you apart in the rental or short-term rental market.
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7 October 2024 | 35 replies
Think of a call center.
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12 October 2024 | 54 replies
😁 Your Name - Joel and Mary Ann Bongco - Honolulu, Hawaii🧠 What would you consider your area of expertise - Tech, REI CRM, Offshore Lead Generation Analysts, AI Driven Contact Centers, Hawaii Real Estate Investing, Market Place Leadership (Mission Driven Real Estate Investing - People Over Profits)🙌 What are you most looking to get out of BPCON 2024 - Networking, creating new relationships, finding out "what we don't know, we don't know regarding Real Estate" 🤝 Fill in the blank: If I could make a great connection with someone who is an expert in _________ at BPCON2024 then I would leave BPCON happy - Scaling our Real Estate Portfolio 🗓️ What session are you most looking forward to?
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5 October 2024 | 9 replies
Here's a quick summary:Manchester: STR demand could come from business travelers, especially near Hartford.Canton: Lower demand unless near outdoor recreation areas.Southington: Strong option with year-round tourists (skiing, Lake Compounce).Bristol: Good potential with ESPN and tourist attractions.Berlin: May have less demand unless near major highways.Focus on properties near attractions or business centers to keep occupancy high.