![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/429378/small_1694579656-avatar-susano4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was wondering what you all think are some good solid markets:Rising Populations - Migration expected to increaseSolid strong economy. With different industriesJobs Jobs JOBS long termGood weather long term - despite...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/264857/small_1621437412-avatar-thomasy1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi,The purpose of this post is to connect with anyone interested/actively investing in the Portuguese Real Estate market. I am moving to Portugal in March 2019 and wanted to connect with fellow Property investors. The...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/27591/small_1693278372-avatar-brighterdays.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone!! For those that don't know who I am, I am Karen Margrave. I've been a moderator on BP for several years, having become obsessed with the site in 2010 or so. I was living in Orange County CA and we were b...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/39508/small_1621391321-avatar-jon1975.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have been following the "Is it possible to get rich" thread, and I got to wondering, "What is my number?" I think we all have or should have a number/goal in mind to think we have it "made". I know it is always said...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/324703/small_1727212016-avatar-ethanjs2015.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was wondering what kind of vehicles most investors drive. Considering that cars are typically the second most expensive things people own. Are you motivated by the fuel economy/MPG? The appearance/style? The brand/r...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/432873/small_1621476406-avatar-rhea_jackson.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
As an investor, after you reached your 1st year owning your rental properties, did any of you keep your rent the same, or increase it? What's the smartest decision, why or why not?
Thanks for your time,
Rhea
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/129983/small_1621418292-avatar-amandafox.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Ok, I'll try to make this concise. My marketing budget is $1500/mo. Our original plan was: bandit signs, direct mail to absentees and drive for dollars, email blasts, and network with wholesalers. We are a coupl...