Account Closed Hawaii is unique when it comes to real estate.

I would love to put a trip together to visit some of these regions that have cash flowing properties available, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Austin, and Dallas.Thanks for the ideas and comments so far everyone!

I don’t know about 6% annual appreciation, but 3% - 4% is very doable going forward in my opinion.As you know, the SFBA is home to over 7 million people.Based on the 2013 population report from the California Department of Finance, the Bay Area is the only region in California where the rate of people migrating in from other areas in the U.S. is greater than the rate of those leaving the region.

Hi everyone...Im in negotiations on a unique property.

The point is, as was mentioned above, each situation is unique and offers different levels of value.

If you don't have to buy it, don't.You are much better off becoming the ultimate insider and working from the inside out.If you have a unique angle, service of value that you can add, the seller will not be likely to need multiple offers. 

As many know, the Seattle region has a housing shortage, and I think this type of housing would be desirable for people who have steady jobs and good credit but can't afford to pay $1500/month for a 1 bedroom.

Do you have adequate insurance for all the region appropriate hazards included in the expense? 

Unless you have a unique or expensive property it's honestly as simple as taking professional pictures of a 100% complete and well cleaned house, writing a good description, and listing it on the MLS at an appropriate price. 90%, I am sure there is research to back that number up too, of buyers come from the MLS.

Does anyone have experience in the Southwest region of Oklahoma?