I ultimately want to invest in some commercial properties around golf courses... as I am already familiar with the environment.

Here is my take for what its worth:City is being well managed with an active strategic plan involving the arts and the "hipster environment" and there are a few encouraging trends within the overall picture specific to Pittsfield.

In a RE downturn environment, prices fall so the CapRate will increase - - assuming rents are constant. 

I just quit my job 2 weeks ago by the way and my life is so much healthier now not working at a job a hated getting filthy at a asphalt plant just venting here.

In this unhinged pricing environment, since price you buy and sell a property is a bigger driver of total return than the day to day drudgery of property management, by being local one leaves lot of money on the table.Another result of 2008 crisis is many potential buyers with damaged credit.

As awesome as it is to work in a fast paced environment, i've always wanted the flexibility to do what i want whenever i want  (don't we all) without having to do the regular 9-5.

The uptick in Phoenix’s economy is being driven by its business-friendly environment, its advantageous geographical location, and its large employment talent pool.

He let me sit in on listing appointments and you would be amazed at how much you can learn in a busy office environment by just keeping your door open and listen.

You should explain to him that you do everything possible to keep your tenants in a safe environment for their stay.

Do you honestly think if I had granite counters custom wood cabinets garden tubs or high end flooring that it could be a benefit in this environment ?