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Brian Bradley Asset Protection for Real Estate Investors
23 June 2024 | 105 replies
It is not the CPA's fault to help you with the IRS, it is not the doctors fault to talk to you about preventative health measures.
Cory J Thornton Is the need for affordable housing creating new markets?
18 June 2024 | 83 replies
Schools are another big issue.. and as we age availability to health care..
Frank Barletta Houston: F the Weather but invest anyways.
18 June 2024 | 0 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.
Christine Okamoto What to expect in terms of administrative labor for Lifestyles Unlimited
18 June 2024 | 2 replies
Context: My dad has assorted health issues that limit his physical abilities and does not want to fill out forms or devote much time beyond discussing things with a Lead, reading over anything he’s signing, and sending a check.
Itay Heled New law asking "Registered Agent" In Cleveland
18 June 2024 | 9 replies
All, here's a clip of the law, "requires out-of-town landlords to assign to their rental units local agents who can be reached in the event of health or safety issues related to the units.
Robin Simon What Are Current DSCR Loan Rates? Key Market Movers and How to Track Rates
18 June 2024 | 0 replies
A monthly survey conducted by the University of Michigan that measures consumer sentiment and inflation expectations has affected yields and offered a data point for predicting Federal Reserve actions.Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)Another factor starting to gain steam in terms of affecting mortgage rates are various regional Purchasing Managers Index reports, which offer a glimpse into the health of the economy.
Ben S. New tenants want unit tested for meth drugs
18 June 2024 | 31 replies
I am going to assume that any parent (even the landlords in this thread) would not want to raise their baby in a meth house for the health reasons.
Aubrey Ford Community well purchase?
16 June 2024 | 4 replies
talk to the dept of health first (records requirements etc), establish what upgrades/maintenance required, line up a reliable repair/handyman/type person, consult lawyer, and then make your offer, see if you can buy the land it's on via lot line adjustment (ideal scenario). a lot to be aware of, such as system upgrades or county code changes bringing in the requirement to add metered connections to an older small system, for just one example.Otherwise- owner doesn't want to manage, I doubt you really do either but could be wrong. 
Graham Northrup Colorado or Federal accomodations for tenants with mental health issues?
13 June 2024 | 4 replies
Of course, we were monitoring the situations and asked neighbors to quiet down on occasions, but because they still occasionally made noise (regular household noise, not massive, all-night parties), and I didn't evict, then I'm not accommodating her needs.Does anyone know of any special accommodations that need to be made for mental health reasons (as opposed to handicapped access, etc) that I need to know about before going to court?
Steve Welty Everything You Need to Know About AB 2216: Pet Ownership in Rental Housing
13 June 2024 | 3 replies
Landlords can still have restrictions, but they need to be justified – like health or safety concerns – and properly documented.What Are the Primary Concerns for Landlords?