MANY sectors of RE investments have been unaffected (by a numerical "rents received" standpoint) and other have improved (because people are both flush with gov money AND scared, leading to some downsizing, locking up of rent contracts at lower prices, not wanting to have the extra cost of moving, etc).There is no such thing as recession proof. 

Two years ago, the city topped the list.San Antonio ranked third nationally among U.S. cities showing the strongest numeric growth since 2010.

Because of owning numerous properties, I have to put between 20-30% down depending on my financing mechanism. 

I was talking with my friend before knowing about this business that I want to build a health and wellness center.

I was talking with my friend before knowing about this business that I want to build a health and wellness center.

I rented it out for a few years and made numerous improvements.

The health of the sponsor's organization is as important as the deal itself, which is why I am not afraid of it. 

It means a lot to us.This may sound strange, but I would not recommend using your VA entitlement for your first property.There are numerous first time home buyer products out there that will give you a similar benefit (low barrier to entry when it comes to down payment and closing costs) and that will support a multi family property. 

Blah blah”On your CV goes:Helped numerous clients grow their portfolio from a single house to ______ all while setting new highs for market rent and tenant satisfaction”You can bet the new co. will be spit shining whatever turds he hands them to save dollars the next year or two but once tenant turnover suffers from the budget management and penny pinching owner you will be the first thing to cross his mind.

Over the weekend we saw numerous properties and made an offer that was not accepted.