We expect to reach financial viability in Year 2 with 12 transactions (minimum $60,000 in revenue)Personal Strengths:Market analysis, After Repair Value Estimation – ExcellentNetworking & Communication Skills – AverageAreas where growth is need:Rehab Cost EstimationStructure of DealsMarketing Tactics

Demand is a function of sustained population growth and sustained job quantity and quality.• Located in an area with investor friendly taxes and legislation - Taxes include both state income tax and property tax.

Within that span of 4 years, homebuyers expect 38% more price growth.

"the middle of nowhere", no tenant, no catalyst for growth" etc.....  

Investing in Columbus is good but you have to know the direction of growth for the specific area.

Hi Will,Thanks for your comment.The market in Australia is overpriced with minimum growth and very small cap rates.The only way to make money in the Australian market now is to manufacture with growth with a major rehab.

The market here is really hot and all the future metrics for population/industry growth are really good, but it is definitely a sellers market right now.

I realize from how sore I am that I have muscles where I never thought I had :mrgreen: I think it will take 2 more days and we'll be done with the painting.I have an interesting story to tell you all....The house next door I've noticed is empty and looks like it has been for a bit.

I choose not to fear the future but to look for niches of growth and a haven for thinkers of all brands.In this "world's worst"economy I find many new opportunities and I am exploiting two with much success.

Good to hear from you, and glad to already hear from Houston :) As far as Magnolia, I think it is a market that has a lot of potential, especially considering the rapid growth in the North part of Houston.