Comments on: Attention Real Estate Investors: “Youth Magnet Cities” Are Pulling You In!!! http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/10/01/attention-real-estate-investorsyouth-magnet-cities-pulling/ Learn, Network, Invest Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:59:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brendan O'Brienhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/10/01/attention-real-estate-investorsyouth-magnet-cities-pulling/#comment-73414 Brendan O'Brien Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:54:57 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/?p=7437#comment-73414 I agree with Charles and Mike. The Washington area is, in fact, where the jobs are. (Not so much in DC itself, but in neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia.) And Washington is a much more appealing city than it once was. I noted last week how it is much safer than it used to be - safety was once a factor that kept many people out of DC. It's still not safe compared to, say, Weston, MA; but it's a lot safer. I agree with Charles and Mike. The Washington area is, in fact, where the jobs are. (Not so much in DC itself, but in neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia.) And Washington is a much more appealing city than it once was. I noted last week how it is much safer than it used to be – safety was once a factor that kept many people out of DC. It’s still not safe compared to, say, Weston, MA; but it’s a lot safer.

]]> By: Joshua Dorkinhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/10/01/attention-real-estate-investorsyouth-magnet-cities-pulling/#comment-73412 Joshua Dorkin Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:43:07 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/?p=7437#comment-73412 Shane - I think you missed the humor within the post. Shane – I think you missed the humor within the post.

]]> By: Shanehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/10/01/attention-real-estate-investorsyouth-magnet-cities-pulling/#comment-73411 Shane Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:34:23 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/?p=7437#comment-73411 Los Angeles? Seriously? Is this blog supposed to be taken seriously or is it simply a transparent plug for your personal real estate business?That said, the information about Austin is patently false. The city is being overrun with Californians and Yankees. When it was still part of Texas, it was a wonderful place. Alas, that was a long time ago. If you're thinking about moving there, go to Washington DC, Portland or Denver......anywhere but Austin. The last thing we need down here is more outsiders bringing their outsider ways. We've seen what you did to LA. Keep it there, por favor. Los Angeles? Seriously? Is this blog supposed to be taken seriously or is it simply a transparent plug for your personal real estate business?

That said, the information about Austin is patently false. The city is being overrun with Californians and Yankees. When it was still part of Texas, it was a wonderful place. Alas, that was a long time ago. If you’re thinking about moving there, go to Washington DC, Portland or Denver……anywhere but Austin. The last thing we need down here is more outsiders bringing their outsider ways. We’ve seen what you did to LA. Keep it there, por favor.

]]> By: Mike McKinziehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/10/01/attention-real-estate-investorsyouth-magnet-cities-pulling/#comment-73317 Mike McKinzie Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:30:13 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/?p=7437#comment-73317 I love these so called "experts" that use some individual criteria to say where to invest. Since time immemorial, the best place to invest in Real Estate is where the JOBS are. We have all heard the saying "Location, Location, Location". Well, location means jobs, jobs mean consumers. You want to know where to invest? Just look where Wal Mart, Home Depot, McDonalds, and other major retailers are building. Where to avoid? Look for shuttered major retailers. Also avoid over built markets, ie. Phoenix, Las Vegas, Southern California, etc... There are plenty of BETTER indicators on where to buy than the 20 Something crowd. I love these so called “experts” that use some individual criteria to say where to invest. Since time immemorial, the best place to invest in Real Estate is where the JOBS are. We have all heard the saying “Location, Location, Location”. Well, location means jobs, jobs mean consumers. You want to know where to invest? Just look where Wal Mart, Home Depot, McDonalds, and other major retailers are building. Where to avoid? Look for shuttered major retailers. Also avoid over built markets, ie. Phoenix, Las Vegas, Southern California, etc… There are plenty of BETTER indicators on where to buy than the 20 Something crowd.

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