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19 September 2024 | 13 replies
These markets will rise until either a bunch of new supply starts coming on the market or there is a shift in population trends.Focusing just on cashflow often attracts people to areas where there are other problems.
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20 September 2024 | 25 replies
National Park is the most visited park in all of the US. likely due to the large east coast population, but there's some knock-out views for 500k and a decent 2bed 2bath.
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20 September 2024 | 9 replies
You could also do a walk tour through the facilities any ways to get a feel for the competition.The good thing, if as everyone has noted to you, check zoning; you are closer to the population than all of them.
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18 September 2024 | 10 replies
For these properties, I’ve calculated the Net Operating Income (NOI) based on 100% occupancy, then subtracted approximately 33% for expenses.Storage 1Unit Number: 105Size of Land: Litter under 1acre, probably not expandablePopulation: about 34K within 3 miles,Population Growth: 2-5% per yearTraffic Count: about 4KRent at 100%: $110KProjected NOI after deducting 33%: $73.7KAsking: $900KOffer price: $730-780K?
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20 September 2024 | 36 replies
I did see a predominantly blue-collar population outside the Lehigh area when I went to visit a few weeks ago.
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20 September 2024 | 7 replies
Look for places with population growth and employment boosts.
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18 September 2024 | 13 replies
Once you've determined your objectives, look for markets preferably close to yours with active job growth, population growth and an economy without too much fluctuation.
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20 September 2024 | 28 replies
There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc).
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18 September 2024 | 4 replies
Prefer area with population and job growth potential.
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20 September 2024 | 28 replies
I recommend looking into Columbus OH - lots of population growth, job growth, and major companies building out here like Intel, Meta, Google, Amazon, etc.