In coastal markets, this (little to no cash flow) strategy, is often employed.

Cashflow is my number one goal but to gauge appreciation potential/rent growth I look at:Location (market) - Census trends, average price to rent ratios, employment rates, landlord/tenant laws, tax rates (1% in CO is very different from 4.3% in upstate NY)Location (submarket) - Schools, crime, walkability, "path of progress" trends, distance to downtown/jobs, public transportation, commercial development

This particular company had a little cartoon presentation that was easy on the eyes with stats on it including its largest employers like Progressive, Sherwin Williams etc as well as the 2nd Best Hospital in the US and some other things.

I can look at employment statistics and labor all day and see that there has been some growth in median income year over year but nothing mind blowing.

Or increased job security due to the density of employment.

The bad news is that all partners in a GP are subject to not only income taxes but also self-employment taxes if the activities of the partnership generate self-employment income. 

Just a random question...has anyone ever approached someone from their “full-time” employer (officer or above) about investing/partnering with them on a real estate deal??

Its largely goals & objectives without the specific mechanisms that will be employed to achieve them. 

Hello everyone,I just passed my associate broker exam and I am trying to desperately find an employing broker that charges a flat rate or a very low commission split/desk fee as I intend to use my license for personal transactions and investment properties as well as for family and friends.  

We currently pay $110 a month for lawn maintenance (every other week), but I’m considering removing the grass and putting rock in the front and paving the backyard