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2 February 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Blake Steagall: Hello @Jaycee Greene, I do not own any real estate in that market yet but am interested.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
Higher DemandThe rental market is shifting.
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4 February 2025 | 24 replies
@Todd Anderson totally agree on finding a mentor in the market to learn from.
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3 February 2025 | 27 replies
Plus, you already know the market, which gives you an edge.
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14 February 2025 | 10 replies
Personally, I would never live in PHX, but that is all personal biases (I prefer seasons and greenery), and clearly lots of people choose to live in PHX.At the end of the day, I would argue market selection almost only comes into play when you are talking assets that cater to institutional buyers that have to get investment committee sign off.
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2 February 2025 | 17 replies
Over the years the only place I have lost money is the stock market.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Looking to learn more about seller financing, the art of the deal as well as connecting with like minded investors in Chicago and beyond!
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
In fact, just finished one that I have yet to put on the market.
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14 February 2025 | 4 replies
Best if the people you work with are in your area and know your market.
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20 January 2025 | 3 replies
The seller requires a cash purchase & I’m exploring creative ways to structure the deal.