I'm an accountant by trade and do have a CPA license although I work in the private sector rather than in public.

.++ Economy ++- Diversity: No dependence on a single job sector/industry – availability of diverse job opportunities.- Job/Economic Growth: Progressive job and GDP growth over the last 5-10 years, or good reasoning why job growth is expected within the next 5-10 years if it hasn’t been present in the past.++ Real Estate Prices ++- Median Price: How much is an average house worth?

-In this case, you would be able to borrow and pay back at your leisure for the first, say 20 years. 

I'll try to be the voice of reason, but if I see something that I like, I may get on board.I was in Belize for a day(on a cruise) and can see the potential for any of these countries once theri tourism sector gets developed.

Dealers who have as of now purchased another house will have alleviation from paying two home loans without a moment's delay, and in a moderate housing business sector with numerous homes available to be purchased, this may be their best choice.

But in the multifamily sector, most of the big players have already made their moves.

What I always advise is that people not only look at the advantages are but to check out the disadvantages too especially with bond programs, down payment assistance programs, or other subsidy type programs that serve a niche or exist to promote housing to a sector of the economy that most needs help such as low income, redevelopment of an area, etc. 

Investing in a whole market fund gives a stable return and provides diversity across all sectors. 3.

Well, originally we wanted to build on our own time frame at our leisure.

I think the inflation we're experiencing in this market is actually because of the anticipated growth of the industrial sector in Mobile with the new Airbus manufacturing plant, and consequently an expected growth in the residential and commercial demand on the Eastern shore of Mobile bay in combination with the national real estate trend to higher prices.