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Taylor Cook Need Books help ASAP
7 October 2024 | 5 replies
Have a family member whose health is rapidly declining.
Frank Barletta Houston: Gross Weather, Lovely Investing
9 October 2024 | 9 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.
Patricia Andriolo-Bull So now VRBO tells us when and how to communicate?
8 October 2024 | 22 replies
I have a daughter with some health issues and has a strict diet regime of prepared foods.
Art Webb Anyone have experience with Privy Real Estate Database —— Especially Expired Listings
7 October 2024 | 5 replies
You can set specific criteria to spot underpriced homes, distressed properties, or anything that’s flown under the radar.I know several investors have had more luck with using water shut off lists, so while it's more work, that might be an even better approach.One thing to note is that Privy compiles real-time MLS data and integrates public records, so you’re not just getting a snapshot of the listing status but a full picture, including owner history, property condition, and any price drops over time.That said, if your focus is primarily on expired listings, I'd also suggest checking out RedX—they’re known for their niche in expireds and FSBOs.
Joseph Scorese Exploring Economic Trends in your Immediate Real Estate Market Strategy
8 October 2024 | 0 replies
Local Economic GrowthJob Market Health: Areas with strong job growth, particularly in tech, healthcare, or other high-demand sectors, attract both short and mid-term renters.
David Georgeson Should these trees be trimmed or removed completely [pic]
7 October 2024 | 6 replies
A good arborist will tell you the health of the tree and give a recommendation. 
David Neubauer First time flipping a house - Need to knows
10 October 2024 | 13 replies
Lastly, flipping under an LLC shouldn’t affect first-time homebuyer status, but personal ownership of flips might disqualify you from those incentives.
Michael Baum New VRBO response time rules
8 October 2024 | 15 replies
Example - Answering critical questionsYou must answer critical questions from guests in accordance with the timeline below:5+ days pre-stay: answer within 24 hours2 - 4 days pre-stay: answer within 12 hoursOn the guest’s check-in day and during their stay: answer within 1 hour (for messages received between 8 am and 9 pm in the property’s time zone).Examples of critical questions include; access instructions, arrival concerns, missing or broken key amenities, health and safety concerns, property location, outages, weapons, accessibility, and service animals.Note: You must provide a resolution to the specific issue or inform the guest when it will be resolved.
Lea Ramirez How to Get a Loan for a House to Rent Out Rooms When Unemployed with $90k Saved?
7 October 2024 | 3 replies
2.Private Money Lender – I’ve heard they can be more flexible and might focus on the property value more than my employment status, but I know the interest rates are higher than conventional loans.
Eric Sato STRs as a married couple, tax strategy
7 October 2024 | 7 replies
An activity is a personal service activity if it involves the performance of personal services in the fields of health (including veterinary services), law, engineering, architecture, accounting, actuarial science, performing arts, consulting, or any other trade or business in which capital isn’t a material income-producing factor.7.