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18 June 2024 | 0 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.
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17 June 2024 | 1 reply
Whether you're an experienced lender or someone with valuable insights to offer, your contribution would be immensely valuable to me and others who may be considering a similar path.Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.
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18 June 2024 | 2 replies
A passive investor provides cash to the lead investor as their contribution to the investment.
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18 June 2024 | 16 replies
I'd be looking for meetup groups of investors and start handing out business cards that say you are an investor looking for private deals to contribute to. sometimes its just 3-5 investors on a small house/STR
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17 June 2024 | 7 replies
Thank you all for your contribution and guidnace.
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15 June 2024 | 2 replies
The majority of existing houses were built in the 1930s, contributing to the unique character of the neighborhood.
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16 June 2024 | 2 replies
Time is on your side and it seems almost like a waste of effort to pay down loans quickly, if you can let time take care of it without any contribution from you.Not many people have the obsession with REI to grow a significant portfolio, but you can probably manage 30 to 50 doors on the side, before it becomes impossible and you need a PM.
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14 June 2024 | 13 replies
Is Capital contributed by just cash contribution or by services (like managing property) contributed?
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20 June 2024 | 245 replies
I'm not sure the stock market wholly representative of the greater economy.John; I'm not being combative just contributing to the discussion.Arent layoffs and reducing the velocity/quantity of money in circulation a component of reducing inflation?
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14 June 2024 | 6 replies
I am eager to contribute my time and effort to support the work in exchange for the invaluable experience and knowledge I would gain from the experience.Thank you,Rijul Gupta