Matty - Yes she is pushing for this, I believe the idea is to replace the failing automotive jobs with alternative energy jobs, especially in the engineering sector.

While the financial sector does have a strong influence to say the least on the financial market, they are still mearly one part of the equities market.

What is going on in those markets (or any market) in terms of jobs, growth, rental rates, industry sectors, cost of living and outlook for population growth.

Hi all.....I see and am aware of the many brokers and turn key operators for SFR's in Memphis, but I don't see much about the multifamily sector (5+) in Memphis.  

They specialize in surfing and are in the travel sector, so this has been great for them, because they spend 3-4 months down there in a year, and then rent it out when they aren't there to surfers.

You know your numbers better for sure in that sector.

I also have experience within the Residential Real Estate sector, hence my interest in Property Management.

Hey everybody, I am very happy to post my first project that starts since I join biggerpockets 3 months or so ago, I moved to San Diego 18 months ago, I used to be in the big private equity sector, but I decided to start investing and consulting, so 6 months ago this  young talented architect came to me with the idea that his Girlfriend family, owned some land/Shack in Hillcrest area in San Diego, so I saw the property and fell  in love with it so I started consulting him as how to get funding, ETC. so finally after 6 months with city planners, and shifting as 30% equity investor my self, we found a bigger equity partner for the remaining 70%  and I am happy to share. that we started construction last Thursday this is a render of how our new 9 units are going to look like. 

https://www.houston.org/assets/pdf/economy/Employm...The Partnership’s forecast calls for job growth in 14 sectors: manufacturing; wholesale trade; retail trade; transportation, warehousing and utilities; finance and insurance; real estate; business, professional and technical services; educational services; health care; administrative services; arts and entertainment; accommodation and food services; other services; and government.

Why would there be bargains, if everything sells for full price in a very short time.Now if your financier insists on buying property, fully aware we are late in the cycle, and wants to gamble on appreciation in a highly cyclical sector then fine.A multifamily with no mortgage imho would be a much better proposition for you both as it will throw off cash and survive a change in conditions easily (without a mortgage)It wont be a bargain, but relatively safe