Imagine if you had the foresight 7 years ago to invest heavily in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Miami and Honolulu, and to get out 2 years ago. Each of those markets appreciated over 100% in a 5 year period. Many savvy investors made enough money in those markets in just 5 years that they never have to work again. Now, instead of waking up with that 7 am alarm clock, many of them softly awaken by the warm breeze off the ocean blowing through their open window.
Mobile, Alabama (pronounced ‘moe beel’) is a city located in southwest Alabama at the mouth of the Mobile River. Spanning about 38 miles on the north shore of Mobile Bay, it was the city held by the French, British, and Spanish until it was seized by U.S. forces in 1813.
Today, Mobile, Alabama is one of the country’s hottest growth markets. Any real estate investor looking for a market with a solid economic foundation and strong appreciation potential will find it here.
According to a new research forecast by Moody's Economy.com, Mobile County will have the fastest growing economy over the next five years among all 363 American metropolitan areas, growing over 34% from 2007 through 2012. [Read more…]
The Capitalization Rate (also known as “Cap Rate”) is used to compare an 
There is no human invention more complex than the tax codes, and among the most complicated are the laws surrounding real estate investing. So, what follows is NOT to be considered legal advice — consult your attorney or tax accountant before making any decisions.
The summer of 2005 saw the dreams of hundreds of thousands of American people destroyed when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the Gulf Coast. These hurricanes destroyed homes, stole lives and wiped out entire communities in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.
