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Florida is the third most populous state in the United States, with more than 20 million people. According to the US Census Bureau, Florida has the fastest-growing population. It’s no surprise that its state economy has grown to the 15th largest in the world, up from 17th, based on GDP. Florida’s economy is larger than that of Indonesia and Mexico! This blog post will explore Florida’s leading position in the economy, population, jobs, and residential and commercial real estate growth. It will also discuss why Florida is desirable to live and do business in! Florida: An Economic Overview Job Market…
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Gentrification takes place when rundown urban areas attract residents of higher income. It’s a controversial phenomenon. Conversations about it can lead in both highly negative and positive directions. As long as major cities remain the most convenient and culturally interesting places to live, however, urban areas within reasonable commutes of work and pleasure will be the most ideal living spaces. That’s why buying property in a distressed area of Philadelphia that has the potential to become trendy can be a promising investment. There are copious numbers of up and coming Philadelphia neighborhoods to consider. How to pick the right area…
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Section 8 Housing is the common term for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, one of the three primary rental assistance programs facilitated by the United States government. While not every American individual or family unit experiencing financial difficulty or who is stricken by poverty is eligible, over 2,000,000 United States citizens qualify for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Let’s peer into the costs and benefits of Section 8 Housing from a landlord’s or real estate investor’s viewpoint. Benefits of Section 8 Housing Unlike “regular” tenants, rent is guaranteed throughout lease term. Typically, landlords must deal with collecting potentially…
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Though overshadowed by other popular Florida destinations like Miami and Tampa, Jacksonville is an economically diverse city. The strong economy and easy quality of life are some factors contributing to a growing population in the region. The commercial real estate market in Jacksonville, Florida, presents a landscape of stability and growth among evolving economic conditions as of early 2024. In the retail sector, despite a higher turnover, vacancy rates have remained stable, and rental terms have become more favorable for tenants due to a scarcity in new developments and a challenging financing environment. The office market reflects a cautious outlook,…
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Real estate investing can be a fantastic way to make money, as well as a catastrophic way to lose it if you don’t know the red flags in real estate. The last thing any buyer or renter wants is their dream home to become a fixer-upper, but sometimes problems with a given location do not reveal themselves right away. A potential investor’s decisions go far beyond the property itself: other concerns include the property’s history, how it is being marketed and maintained, and the surroundings of the property. If you are considering investing in a property with an aim for…
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The real estate investment landscape consists of seemingly limitless options regarding which properties to focus on and how much to invest in them. One of the fundamental choices presented to a would-be investor is whether it is more feasible to invest in residences created for use by a single-family (“single-family” properties), or residences designed with the capacity to house multiple families, separately, in a single structure (a “multi-family” property.). While both options have their attractive points – investing in single-family homes, for instance, is a more manageable choice for a beginning investor, while multi-family properties may be better suited for…
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The real estate market is affected by multiple factors: the money supply, employment, demographics, and the Federal Reserve System to name a few. These determinants have long histories with the buying and selling of property. However, in recent years, technology inserted itself among market variables in the form of iBuyer online platforms. How do these companies change the equation? Do their streamlined procedures make successful closings more likely or less so? And finally, can these companies entirely replace the traditional broker/agent? Such questions warrant a closer look at these internet-based enterprises. How Do iBuyers Work? These programs, such as our…
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Prior to being the Sales Manager here at Point Acquisitions, I spent time in a large corporation. This is my first time attending the IMN Single Family Rental Forum with Point and I wanted to share my thoughts from the conference from a beginner’s view as well as my key takeaways. First Impressions In the months leading up to the IMN conference in Scottsdale AZ, the term “Single Family Rental” meant one thing to me. A Single. Family. Rental. But is that something a lot of people do, just own one or two rental properties? Not at this conference. The…
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Recently I was on an esteemed panel of ibuyer companies with their key people at the IMN Single Family Rental Conference in Arizona this past December. We discussed the many potential impacts this new model has on the real estate market and how rapidly these companies are gaining market share. The real estate market is affected by multiple factors: the money supply, employment, demographics and the Federal Reserve System to name a few. These determinants have long histories with the buying and selling of property. However, in recent years, technology inserted itself among market variables in the form of iBuyer…
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The real estate market is filled with opportunities for beginning investors, but how do you finance your first investment? A traditional loan is one way to get started, but there are many other ways to raise capital to pay for your first real estate purchase. Which one you choose will depend on your own circumstances, so it’s important to consider these options carefully. The Delayed Financing Option One way to begin your real estate investing career is to pay cash for your property purchase. You can use your savings to buy the property and remodel it to add value to…
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