With the anticipated rise in interest rates and slowing growth in the tech sector, is right now a good time to buy?  

Paul was the highest-ranked Midwest metro, while former hot tech markets San Francisco and San Jose dropped from the top of last year's ranking as their growth cycles mature.

I would like to get into rental full-time with some commercial properties mixed in.

I've had mixed results with section 8 tenants.

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The market is definitely stronger now (in part due to out-of-state investors) but Round Rock can be tricky.I'm originally from the Chicago area where you can count on 6% appreciation per year like clockwork since WWII but I'm finding Texas is a whole different animal with negative appreciation mixed in with weak and strong years depending on the most recent oil bust or dot.com bust.The last few years have seen a lot of zero down entry level homes being sold with ARMs that are about to unlock after the inital 3-5 year period.

I've had mixed experiences with it given that not every bank supports it.I also accept PayPal, although I do it grudgingly since they charge a ridiculous 2.9% + 30 cents per transaction.

Close in Portland is going to have a "hip" feel to it with lots of brew pubs, coffee shops and an eclectic mix of people.

Not sure how I mixed up the two sites, especially given that I get my free credit report every quarter from annualcreditreport.com. 

Don, I am a Contractor and Investor from Philly Suburbs..I would find out if all 3 guys are skilled mechanics or a mix of mechanics and laborers.