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As STR becomes more popular, common BNB area prices seem to increase making 2% rule more difficult to find. Anyone have strategies for finding properties that cash flow? Is it finding off-market deals? Or is AirDNA da...
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I am looking to invest up to $200K cash in apartment buildings anywhere in the US. I am struggling to down select markets to build relationships in so I can get deal flow.In 2008 David Lindahl published "Emerging Rea...
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Hi all,
I'm a new investor vetting multiple markets for buy and hold SFH. Based on my research, it looks like Birmingham is a great place to invest:
Diverse jobs/economy (Financial offices in BBVA and Wells Fargo, ...
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Any insights on economic development, population movement and jobs diversity for Mobile, AL will be much appreciated.
I have already used city-data for these markets, but the information is dated. Looking for current...
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The greater Austin metro area capped off a decade of explosive growth by selling more homes in 2019 than any year on record. According to the latest market report by Austin Board of REALTORS (ABoR), Austin's median ho...
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Apartment investing is a strategy used by many people to protect and build wealth. Based on my experience investing in the stock market, company sponsored 401-K, single family real estate, and other business opportuni...
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Kyle here. Been investing in Georgia, Florida, and Texas since the early 2000's. Currently I am investing and living in the Rio Grande Valley. I am actively looking to buy and sell residential real estate in the area...
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Hey BP,How can you tell when the market will change? I would like to buy and hold, but I am having a hard time finding a good deal. When I run the numbers, nothing seems worth it. I purchased my own home in 2009 for...
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I’ve noticed a few markets I’m researching seem to have lower revenues looking forward compared to 2020/2021 … curious to see if that’s more of a nationwide trend or not. What are you seeing in your markets this year?...
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Hey fellow real estate enthusiasts,
I'm reaching out to the community here for some guidance and help with creating a comprehensive spreadsheet to analyze the potential of turning my primary residence in Marina Del R...