Markets & TrendsThe markets we will focus on are as follows: Years One & Two:Rock County, WIYears Three & Four:Rock & Milwaukee Counties, WIYear Five:Emerging markets throughout the USA, to be determined at that time.Important Points and Trends: More wealth has been created through Real Estate than any other means.

Demographics, economic trending, CMA'S etc.

That means becoming as knowledgeable as they can become in housing trends, loan products, insurance, inspections, etc.

They are happy with the loan experience as is your equity investor, so everyone agrees that you should take the $600K and do it again.7) Repeat as many times as necessary until you have reached your goals.8) Be cautious of market trends and unexpected downturns to avoid purchasing high and being under water with a project.Good Luck and Happy HuntingBen

Landscaping is usually desert style - rocks with a few hardy plants.

Build a lifetime of wealth-style habits..Get a good job. 

(recently sold 7325 8th ave, LA which is adjacent to 90302 and buyers are looking for hgtv style homes if you wanna reach high sales price) The more north you get into the 90302 the higher the comps.

How do you determine market trends for a particular area?

He is a foreman for a large commercial construction company, and does tons of lighting design work on the side for bars, high end houses, clubs, etc so he knows the trends and really just has a knack for picking out cool stuff.  

The LLC advice came from here - and the lawyer - so you might as well question why people are on this forum seeking advice in the first place from fellow investors and self-styled gurus.