i am also curious about those numbers from an investor stand point. the returns i have been seeing in Texas average around the 10% cap rate range which is ok for “A” properties in “A” neighborhoods but nowhere close to the numbers available in other “investor friendly” markets that tend to average 15%+. with that being said, Austin is 1 of my top…[Read more]

xarp wrote:

morekc wrote:

ActToday wrote:
I don't always agree with Nigel's posts but in regards to Vegas I think he is 100% correct. 

according to http://www.fhfa.gov this is what the las vegas market is doing. Year Quarter Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2010 3 -8.38 2010 2 -14.60 2010 1 -19.20 2009 4 -18.89 2009 3 -22.12 2009 2 -26.78 2009 1 -29.75 20…[Read more]

ActToday wrote:
I don't always agree with Nigel's posts but in regards to Vegas I think he is 100% correct. 

according to http://www.fhfa.gov this is what the las vegas market is doing.

Year Quarter Las Vegas-Paradise, NV…[Read more]

APerry wrote:

lucigoosey wrote:
Funny thing this US investment, everyone has a totally different opinion of where to invest. Why doesn't anyone talk about areas such as San Fransico, Oakland, Memphis, Seattle As an outsider these areas seem to be very solid and they have cheap property's as well as forecolures aswell any thoughts experts?

I'm…[Read more]

lucigoosey wrote:
Funny thing this US investment, everyone has a totally different opinion of where to invest.

Why doesn’t anyone talk about areas such as San Fransico, Oakland, Memphis, Seattle

As an outsider these areas seem to be very solid and they have cheap property’s as well as forecolures aswell

any thoughts experts?

memphis has…[Read more]

kansas city missouri has proven to be a great investment.
lower than usual unemployment.
current population growth.
future job growth outlook strong.
diverse economy with large blue collar work force.
rehabbed homes in GOOD neighborhoods in the $30k-$40k range that rent for $700-$900 per month.