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Hi,I have been screening for investment properties in Tampa Bay area and found couple of potential ones in Winter Haven FL.Was wondering what it's real estate and economic environment is like.Local businesses? Large c...
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The purpose of this post is to start a meaningful discussion to find potential partners in real estate investors, builders, handyman, property management, and real estate development while gaining knowledge of each in...
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Hello, we have a rental house in CA that is completely paid off and we are seriously considering selling it to buy a beach house in Puerto Rico. My husband surfs and my family lives in FL. It seems tricky to time it ...
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As of Feb-05-2016, the New York Times is reporting: Wages Rise as Unemployment falls below 5%.Analysts said that the slowdown might push the Federal Reserve to postpone another interest rate increase when it meets n...
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I saw this the other day and thought others might be interested, especially those in NY or SF. https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-rent-is-less-damn-high/
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As a new investor, I am concerned about the current economy and my buying potential of multi units. How will the next 12 months be in the market. Can I get some feedback from seasoned investors in the game?
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Here is a link to a great article in the Indianapolis Business Journal that reveals what is driving Indianapolis's real estate sector that outpace the cities Midwestern counterparts:http://www.ibj.com/articles/52119-s...
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What I see that is different in this economic cycle compare to the last is that people are able to work despite not having an employer. During 2009 when I bought my condo in SF, to supplement my vacation income, I si...
I am looking for a condo in 150-180K range for my elderly parents (Phoenix metro, East Valley). The plan is to have them stay in it for a nominal rent, and keep the property as a buy and hold rental. Currently, they a...