All Forum Posts by: Rami Aweti

Hi Justin! Thanks for the response. I am building a training curriculum that can be tailored to general home buyers and investors alike. Let's connect! I'll send you a DM :)

Hello!

I am creating an online curriculum for agents to use with their clients.

I'm happy to compensate you for your time and provide you a tailored curriculum when finished!

Let me know if you are interested and I will send you a sample of what I'm working on.

Thank you so much!

Hi @Dana Boyd

The first step is identifying which market you are in. In real estate, there are primary, secondary, and tertiary markets. These markets can feed off another during a market cycle. Let's look at the Bay Area as an example: San Francisco (primary), Oakland/East Bay markets (secondary), and Sacramento (tertiary). The growth in San Francisco spills over to the East Bay and eventually makes it's way to areas like Sacramento. If the market crashes (not that I think it will), you want to be looking in the primary and secondary markets. 

The next variable is population growth. You can find city data here or see if your nearby cities show up on the fastest growing cities list. These are all good resources to use in conjunction with a Zillow search. I wrote an overview on this topic here as well.

Let me know if you have specific questions about your local market and I'd be happy to help!

Hi @Remington Lyman, I have Ohama, NB 1st on my list. It's a happy medium of growth and affordability. 

I prioritized growth because I don't think that can be compromised. Check out the full list here.

Hi, @Matt Wahidi I think single-family homes provide the best value at this time. 

The multi-family market is driven by big investors and everyone is looking for a duplex. 

Columbus, OH is second on my list. I use population growth and affordability as a starting point and then dive in with further research. I recently put together a Google slide with 34 cities that meet this expectation. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions.

Without a solid team on the ground, you won't find success in the best market.

Fastest Growing Cities That Remain Affordable

Hi Everyone,

I put together a list of growing cities that remain affordable. 

The data was compiled from two sources: a home affordability index and a list of the fastest-growing cities.

I have narrowed down a list of 34 cities that can be found in a Google slideshow below. 

Let me know if you find this information useful as an investor and I am happy to create more content.

Your feedback is appreciated!

Fastest Growing Cities That Remain Affordable

Hi @Jacob Bennett I think there is nothing wrong with being prudent. Besides, you just started evaluating real estate as an option. That's not procrastination. I was a strong buyer in the middle of the housing crash ten years ago and it took me two years to wrap my head around what I want. Never FOMO. The market is not going anywhere. Make sure you feel absolutely certain. Hope this helps!

@Paris Capers That's wonderful advice! Very thorough. Thank you!

Thanks @Chantel Porter

@Hayden Russell Markets tend to move in cycles. I wouldn't let the market psychology beat you up. Sometimes you let the deals come to you. I would recommend starting with an aggressive savings rate. Try to hit 25% of your gross income if possible.