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21 April 2024 | 240 replies
Is it gaining or losing population.Hi Michael,Thanks for your comment.I see Toledo as quite a diverse city when it comes to employment.From white collar medical to blue collar steal, glass and manufacturing.I'm sure that you can look things up online further and find out all of the stats/demographics about the employment and population, etc...In my opinion it's very easy for someone like myself to paint a pretty picture about the Toledo market and to "smudge" your eyes with booming figures.Something that I don't practice because every market has it's pro's and con's.I will say this though just like I've mentioned to many other investors over the years.Focus on finding the right people first before focusing on the stats/demographics of a particular market.When you work with experienced investors (As in you have "boots on the ground"), they are going to be the ones that will know the micro economics of specific cities or even regions.So, the broad market stats that you can find online will differ to what people on the ground know to be true.Just my 0.02 Aussie cents lolThanks again mate and I wish you much success
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15 April 2024 | 9 replies
I would suggest trying for a single family, your demographic of renters are better, values rise faster and you will have a more diverse renter pool.
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13 April 2024 | 7 replies
When naming your multifaceted storage facility, it's crucial to choose a name that reflects the diversity of services you offer while also being memorable and easy to understand for potential customers.
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18 April 2024 | 141 replies
They are so varied, as much as the diverse members of this BP forum is.
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12 April 2024 | 10 replies
It does not have the diverse economy that Indianapolis or Columbus does.
11 April 2024 | 1 reply
Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I’m excited to become a part of this inspiring network of real estate aficionados. With a strong interest in the field, I’m here to dive deep into real estate investment, aiming to grow...
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13 April 2024 | 26 replies
In these cities, your financial resources will go a long way enabling you to assemble a diverse multifamily portfolio and initiate a steady stream of income.
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11 April 2024 | 2 replies
Hi James, Look at key economic indicators such as job growth, unemployment rates, GDP growth, and industry diversity.
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11 April 2024 | 23 replies
The Economic Development there is focused on building competitive regional talent, diversifying the regional economy, transforming Montgomery's image and building diverse community capacity.Back in 2020, BiggerPockets also did an analysis with similar results.
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10 April 2024 | 26 replies
It is important to have a long-term perspective that takes diversity, scalability, and portfolio development into account.