I'm sure you're aware that this is the largest urban redevelopment project in the nation.

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Do that before going out and paying a national coach.

Since I coach nationally I need to be abreast of what states are more difficult than others as far assigning paperworkDev Horn, Correct me if I'm wrong but in Texas you can assign a lease or purchase agreement or option agreement no problem without a licenseBut it's always helpful to be licensed says you can use a listing as a possible tool when talking to the seller and also get referrals from other licensed agents about problem properties, especially with low equity pretty housesReal Estate is local with local customs

The quality of life: access to outdoors, public transportation, and an increasingly well known foodie/beer/wine city is what is attracting these people.

Part of a group that owns more than 40 hotels nationally.

You would essentially be taking a large amount to 1031 into a value add type deal and put the capital at risk if it didn't work out.Might want to look at a strip center or possibly single NNN with a national tenant if security of the income stream and no demands on time with non-recourse is wanted.    

I have started working for one of the largest national defense contracting companies in the world. 

Realtor.com, Zillow, and other national services DO NOT pull the final sale price from the MLS in Texas.  

Additinaly having top rated schools in Vermont and by nationally by Forbes Magazine, the schools will be going through a massive restructuring and consolidation of students.