We have tons of job growth, and high paying jobs at that.  

They complained a bit with the small work projects and tasks we gave them.

There is no reason to be absorbed in spread sheets, analysis or pro-forma statements that complicate a simple task,  accounting functions that yield little or no benefit are a waste of time, it can cost you more than the benefits.

All successful people say a Mentor is essential to growth and understanding and that it is hard work.  

I would like to get your thoughts on a duplex in a low income area.This is a property in Louisiana in an oil and gas town, so it has room to grow.  The

What I would suggest doing is before you even put pen to paper to buy a place is find a mentor, whether it be on bp or a local person from a real estate group, they are so valuable  to your growth.

with a lower GDP / capita than Kansas City or Indianapolis which may hinder future job growth in the area.

thanks great advice.i was curious because some investors recommend interest only mortgages to grow a portfolio faster but i just can't get past the loan to value ratio not changing at all.i like debt as a tool for growth just don't like it hanging over my head for THAT long.

More than half say that the few quality assets available are overvalued.I present the conclusions of the study, Trends in the Real Estate Market in Europe 2017, prepared by PwC and the Urban Land Institute:TRENDS OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN 2017The expectations of investors in the European real estate market in 2017 are marked by the lower availability of quality assets, lower economic growth and lower profitability:It remains a very attractive market thanks to the relationship between risk and profitability, but most respondents believe that last year's profit levels will not be reached.Investors believe that the impact of Brexit will be limited to the British real estate market and will not significantly affect investments in the rest of the EU:To the question of which alternative sectors can be attractive for investors, the most frequent answers are: Accommodation for students,hotels,nursing homes,shared service offices.Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain are the three most attractive European countries to invest.

I'll make a few comments.  1) Market - be in the strongest and most diversified markets (w/job and pop growth historically and future expected above natl averages).