I would think if the community could support a branded business for the storefront who do long tern leases, has the potential to appreciate, and you can build to suit for the business (or have an agreement from a tenant) it could be special...if the area is trendy and trending up.

@Wes Brand, thank you.

I meant that I'm brand new : )  could you elaborate in beginner terms if you have time?

Rod invests in apartments and I want to ask the right questions so that I can get some insight for my own endeavors and hopefully share some valuable feedback/ideas for his brand.

Hi all,  I am brand new to REI and looking for my first rental property and could use some advice from those of you who have a lot of experience under your belt.    

Hello All. My name is Daray. I am a 25 year old Big 4 Accountant out of Houston currently closing on my first deal. I am new to the Real Estate game but I've decided not to wait years or even months to take action.I k...

Add in the new granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and updated backsplash and the cabinets seemed brand new.

ARV of 110KEstimated Repairs (mostly estimated via Homewyse):Carpet in BR and vinyl laminate in living area: 5000Drywall (has paneling in 3 bedrooms, would replace): 1500Paint: 5000Landscaping and Fence: 1000Garage (fix drywalling and install door openers): 1000Kitchen (would install new cabinets and better lighting): 4000Appliances: 2000Total Repair: 19,500I know I'm at 80% (not 70% rule) but 70% is hard to find here in WF unless you get something that needs complete gutting.

I hope to be able to find a real estate agent that would be willing to work with a brand new invester around the North western part of Oregon.

Hi all,I'm brand new to this field.