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7 February 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Brendan Jones: For the homes, and or properties that you will use as a primary or a rental property one big thing I look for is infrastructure in the area, extrinsic value (I.e. hospitals in the area, schools, and job market), and the last thing is creature comforts for people (I.e. is a store to get groceries 1 hour away or 2 minutes away).
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1 January 2025 | 6 replies
I agree.. just look at any large mid west or rust belt metro.. there is a ton of houses avaliable the question though will folks buy in certain neighborhoods where inventory is readily avaliable you can buy existing in many of these markets for far less than new builds.. so to me its really a neighborhood issue a school issue a crime issue etc etc..
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
I noticed the market was shifting, so didn't run to get under contract until day 43 of the identification period.
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7 February 2025 | 6 replies
A property is available off market that seems to be a great deal.
28 January 2025 | 7 replies
Fairmont is a good little market!
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7 February 2025 | 9 replies
I have been digging into off market deals and it has been promising.
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30 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)
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31 January 2025 | 21 replies
Hey Jimmy- I'd be happy to discuss how things are in Beech and what the short term rental market looks like.
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4 February 2025 | 8 replies
The marketing functions is where the very host cost comes in.
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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
Welcome Surya, I work the Atlanta market.