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January’s inflation report showed higher-than-expected price increases, raising questions about the Federal Reserve’s next moves and the overall direction of the economy. Consumer prices rose 0.5% for the month, surpa...
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I purchased a duplex built in 1989. It's my first home/investment. Its in an area that today people generally want to live, the other homes are kept in nice condition and new homes are still being built only a few str...
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Single Family rent in Austin is currently Flat YOY (down 0.05%) How are you keeping your investments afloat in this market? What tips and advise would you give/ wish you knew as a newbie??
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Hey folks, take a look at this article from Forbes magazine. https://www.forbes.com/sites/r...The article takes a closer look at its current state, and boy, do opinions and reports vary like a wild rollercoaster ride....
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Hi all, new report from Bright. Home Demand Index for the Philadelphia Metro market area increased slightly more than 21 percent in February to 103, reflecting Steady buyer demand. The Index was in the Slow range in J...
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I am closing soon on a property that I intend to "house hack" with. It is a 4/3 with more bedrooms than bathrooms. At first I imagined just renting out two bedrooms, however, if I rent out a 3rd, I will cash-flow. ...
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What is the happy medium for me as in an investor in regards to a city's affordability for its tenants. For instance - Austin, Tx. has steady increases in job growth, substantially increasing the population, raising t...
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In July, the U.S. apartment market witnessed a slight uptick in rent growth, reflecting robust demand that has persisted throughout the summer. According to the latest data, annual asking rents for apartments across t...
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I often get asked where the best market is for MTRs and I wanted to provide a case study that shows that MTRs can work in any market. Market: Small town in Indiana, 60 miles from IndianapolisProperty Type: 1 BR / 1 BA...
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Texas housing sales fell 2.5 percent in third quarter 2018 despite a record-breaking July. The shortage of homes priced below $300,000 and rising interest rates continued to weigh on overall activity. Homes continued ...