Texas notched another technology win this week when Apple said it is planning a new 250,000-square-foot factory in Houston to make servers for an artificial-intelligence system.Tech investments are transforming the Texas economy, often via companies from California in search of lower taxes and fewer regulations on land use and labor.https://www.wsj.com/business/texas-tech-industry-move-26f9e7...

I’m a new real estate investor based in Queens, eager to dive into the industry and make my first deal this year to build my portfolio.

When you bank with a smaller regional or local player, you run the risk that the 3rd party aggregator won't see the value in maintaining a bespoke connection protocol that likely provides very little data compared to the big national banks.

Great Topic Hector, I've been in the real estate industry since 2000.

We invest at least once a month in various types of properties, large commercial multi-units, vacation spots, land, and even an industrial deal.

Even if the listing price is attractive, a higher flood insurance premium can make the property less affordable compared to a home outside the flood zone.

In retail: coffee shop vs clothing store vs jeweler, or industrial could be warehousing or some type of entertainment type use, i.e. axe throwing.In general, if I had a tricky space with a pretty strong grasp of the use I wanted to put in there, and the staging was very inexpensive, then it certainly could help. 

@Dmitriy Yeshin i'm seeing comparable rates with a DSCR loan compared to conventional.

Additionally, look for an agency that not only sends letters but also makes calls, and consider those that work on a contingency basis, as this aligns their success with your recovery efforts.Be aware that collection fees in this industry can be high, often around 50%, due to the extensive skip tracing and effort required.

Thank you for asking Dan, I have been in the industry since I was 20 years old, so 12 Years!