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Tony Lewis, Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo (Summit Real Estate Group)

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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Absolutely!! Are you kidding me? Never been a better time. Negative what?

Not in my market - shortage of good rentals, high demand by tenants. Rental rates are raising. Property values are up. New tax reform by President Trump favors real estate investments. Really, does it get any better?????

It's the perfect investment vehicle!!!!

May 19, 2018 07:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,197,052
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Yes, the right property is always a deal.

May 19, 2018 04:53 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Never have, doubt I ever will.  However, there are still decent buys out there, why not?

May 19, 2018 02:49 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I would and am. I am buying, fixing and selling when ever i can find something worth buying

May 19, 2018 07:49 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Tony,

It depends.  I am sure most of our former clients in Los Angeles are still investing.  When you know what you are doing, you can always make money. A

May 19, 2018 06:51 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Buy low, sell high.   I would not invest in your community, based upon the information you provided.

May 19, 2018 06:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,186
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

In your state, never.
In my state, sure but not at the moment.
In other states, maybe.
Does the deal make sense is the question.

May 19, 2018 05:50 AM
Rainmaker
628,764
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Of course in the words of Will Rogers ~  "Buy land. They ain't making any more of the stuff."

 

May 19, 2018 04:49 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I would purchase an investment property only if it had a healthy return.

May 19, 2018 04:21 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Always opportunities around, just need to know how to recognize them.

May 18, 2018 11:38 PM
Rainmaker
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

If the price is right, yes.

May 19, 2018 09:38 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I would only buy one if the numbers work.

May 19, 2018 11:11 AM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

It depends, really. We sold our single-family rentals, but if the right thing came up we would consider it. -Kasey

May 19, 2018 10:43 AM
Rainmaker
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Ricardo Mello
Manhattan Miami Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Manhattan & Miami Real Estate Agent

Absolutely!

May 19, 2018 10:37 AM
Rainmaker
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

There are usually investment properties in every market.

May 19, 2018 08:58 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Yes. 

May 19, 2018 08:55 AM
Rainer
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

If the numbers are right, I will purchase.

May 19, 2018 08:25 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Personally, I would not but, I do have investor clients who are coming from other states and our prices are highly desirable to them. One in particular has sold a $1M property in CA and is buying three $350K properties here to replace that one (via a 1031 Exchange). 

Every home that I list under $250K here, receives multiple Offers from investors so, they are still buying here...but, I am not! The market needs to cool a bit before I resume investment buying!

May 19, 2018 08:18 AM
Rainmaker
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Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

absolutely.

May 19, 2018 08:06 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Had my fill of it, but probably would jump at an outstanding deal!

May 19, 2018 06:32 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Not our focus

May 19, 2018 05:52 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes. 

May 19, 2018 05:43 AM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

You bet if the numbers work.

May 19, 2018 05:39 AM
Rainmaker
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes, if the right property shows up.

May 19, 2018 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
259,317
Lesley Wilson-VanGoethem
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Winter Springs, FL
Residential Real Estate Broker Associate

If the numbers work!

May 19, 2018 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes, still do feel it's a good thing. Go outside your area then.

May 19, 2018 04:27 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No... the numbers don't pencil out very well... one reason many of my investor clients are pulling back right now.

May 19, 2018 04:23 AM
Rainmaker
4,935,567
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Prices are to high now.

 

May 25, 2018 04:22 PM
Rainmaker
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sandy straley
Rindlesbach Homes - Salt Lake City, UT
Selling Homes for over 40 Years

Yes. . . .  make sure the price and terms fit your needs. . .  .

May 22, 2018 02:12 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,472
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I had a property destroying years ago, and have not bought another one since.  Invest elsewhere.

May 22, 2018 07:29 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Yes, if it is a good deal.

May 22, 2018 12:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,898
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Only if I could get a good deal on it.  Otherwise I'm waiting for the economic reset that's coming late 2018 to 2019.

May 20, 2018 09:12 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

We appraoch all purchases with a thorough analysis. If the numbers do not work, then no purchase

May 20, 2018 07:47 AM
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Jeff Perlis Prime Properties
Prime Properties - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Experience Your Own Transformation!

Yes.

May 19, 2018 11:44 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Tony Lewis - if rate of return is good, why not?

May 19, 2018 09:44 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

If the right piece was available yes

May 19, 2018 09:29 PM
Rainmaker
536,943
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

If the price is right buy it.  As long as you can make a little money it is better than interest rates at our bank is paying.  

May 19, 2018 07:19 PM
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3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Right now we are building our investment property. We get it at cost and get the quality we want.

May 19, 2018 06:16 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,613
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Nope, my purchases were when it made sense in 2006-2007 when there was blood in the streets. The streets are paved with gold today, time to sit back and consider other opportunities.

May 19, 2018 06:02 PM
Rainmaker
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Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

I'm not in the market, but I wouldn't advise against it for the right buyer in our market. Our prices are back up very high too, but short of something major and unexpected, I don't see things slowing too much.  

May 19, 2018 04:10 PM
Rainer
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Anthony Kirlew
Group 46:10 Network @ eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Helping You Make Fiscally Sound Real Estate Deals!

If I found the right property, yes. I beleive there is always a deal to be found.

May 19, 2018 04:02 PM
Rainmaker
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

We have people looking, but no where near as many investors as we did coming out of the recession.  It is hard to make investment property pencil with the inflated prices if they need to finance their purchase. But for cash buyers, with the inflated rents, it still makes sense.

May 19, 2018 02:21 PM
Rainer
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Harjeet Bhatti
FITH THIRD BANK - Chicago, IL
Home Mortgage Consultant 25 States

This is not scenario in all type of properties. I mostly do investment loans, positive cash flow is there if you pick the right property and from right sources. 

May 19, 2018 01:42 PM
Rainmaker
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Yes. None of the issues you state determine if a property is a good investment........ for me.

The profit on good investment real-estate is made the day it is purchased. Bad investment real estate is in hope of profit at some point in time and under circumstances of which others control.

May 19, 2018 11:43 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

it's not ideal, for sure.... I've owned 23 units in the past....I now have one single family ranch that's for family use ONLY.... but they a little rent... 

there's an ideal time to buy and a time to wait.... we'll crash again... buyers are starting to wise up and wait....sellers are not out of control if they want and need to sell...

May 19, 2018 09:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Actually I have not had an investor for local sales. Everyone is asking about Midwest multi-families.  1-2% market cap does not make sense other then 29% yearly appreciation in some local neighborhoods.

May 19, 2018 08:44 AM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

If the deal is inviting

May 19, 2018 05:52 AM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes.

May 19, 2018 05:33 AM