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According to Texas A&M Real Estate Center using relevant data sources, unemployment in Austin is forecasted to be at 6.9%. Houston is expected to be at 15.4%, San Antonio 13.5 and DFW is 13.4%. Of the Texas Triang...
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Hi everyone!My name is Kevin and I am on my way to secure my first deal.I like to think I started my real-estate journey a few years ago. I was out of college (just earned my degree in Culinary Arts) and was constantl...
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How have you guys in the past on certain deals; determined whether a market that will have a new major employer moving into the area,(an example is the boon for residential and commercial real estate in Sparks Nevada ...
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Your personal thoughts on market direction ? I various views from people in Oregon and curious of your opinions and WHY?
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Okay, so I built a brand new home in 2013. Before I even broke ground my home was appraised at $161,000 on paper. I made some major modifications and some huge upgrades to my blueprint. I now have a new metal building...
I am in the Twin Cities area, but am wondering what brokerage you would recommend for a rookie. 1- Who do you recommend as broker and why?
2-Can I do this in addition to a full time job?3-Is it even worth it doing i...
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I'm new to investing in real estate and am about ready to make my first purchase in an investment property. I was steered towards Columbus OH by an agent I met here on BP. Then, another trusted colleague told me to lo...
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I live in a HCOL area (Boston) and am aiming to get started on a house hack next year. My situation is perhaps a little unusual in that I have a relatively new big tech job where about 50-60% of my compensation is com...
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I own small commercial multifamily B class property that is being surrounded by newly built rental apartments in Lawrenceville in a prime location. I am trying to decide whether to sell or hold on. We bought it 2 yea...
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What do you do when your tenant keeps missing the repairman?? I have a Sears technician who has gone out to my rental TWICE and left a note on the door. My tenant comes up with a million excuses and of course, blames ...