Secondary markets such as Houston, Denver, Nashville, and Austin, Texas are expected to see growth in rents in 2014, by more than 4%, according to a recent article in National Real Estate Investor Online.

Thank you for posting this article.

Just checking in and sharing this VERY encouraging article about growth in Myrtle Beach:

I found an article from 2010 by Maciek Rupar, who is Director of technical services for the National Roofing Contractor's Association (NRCA).

If you haven't already, I would strongly suggest educating yourself on deal analysis (bigger pockets has some great articles) and partner with an experienced investor on your first couple deals and split the profits so you can learn.  

Here is an informative short article on agreements. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/artic...

Before and during classes I intend to consume as much BP material without sacrificing my school work but it's difficult because you sort of get hook from one podcast to another and from one article to another.Do you know how I can attend the BP Meetups as well as what I need to do in order to qualify and get licensed?

Read a few books and articles on the subject.

Here's a link to the news article and a quote from it."

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