In an attempt to stimulate economic recovery in certain regions across the country, the U.S. Congress formed the Opportunity Zone program with passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. What is an opportunity zone? It’s a census tract that’s made up of economically distressed areas that meet the following requirements.: The census tract […]
Las Palmas Retail – A Case Study Of A Successful Retail Development
The real estate investments with the highest yields also require the highest focus, timing, attention to detail and creativity. Knowing exactly what tenants want and delivering it, is precisely what led RubiGroup Capital to these two investments- first San Juan Corners and then Las Palmas Development. In this real estate investment case study, RubiGroup Capital […]
Multi-family Investing Strategies: Risks and Rewards of Building vs. Buying
Investing in multi-family real estate in the Rio Grande Valley is an excellent way to diversify an investment portfolio and to create both monthly income and capital gains. Located deep in South Texas, the 43,000 -square mile Valley is bordered by the Rio Grande River and Mexico to the west and south and the Gulf […]
Class B Apartments: The Sweet Spot of Multi-Family Investing
Class B apartments offer features coveted by renters across the U.S. They’re clean, modern, and most importantly affordable both to build and to rent. But because developers and investors have remained focused on more expensive Class A property, Class B multi-family property is in short supply. This imbalance between supply and demand creates a unique […]
Why Hoards Of Companies Are Hiring Skilled Workers in These Undervalued Texas Towns
The Rio Grande Valley of South Texas today looks vastly different from the valley it was even a decade ago. Transformed from a rural, agriculture-based economy into a major hub of international trade, the RGV is home to many companies you may have never heard of…as well as some you probably know. And these companies […]
How Cross-Border Investment Affects the Rio Grande Valley Economy
The Understated Impact of Cross-Border Investment on the Rio Grande Valley Texas leads the nation in exports, and the U.S.-Mexico border is an enormous part of that. Since the passing of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, in 1994, trade between the United States and Mexico exploded. So what does this mean for […]
What Does Elon Musk Know About South Texas That You Don’t?
Often, the best investment opportunities are ones that few know about. The Rio Grande Valley is home to such opportunities. Located in the southernmost tip of South Texas, the Rio Grande Valley is one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. In fact, according to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley sociology professor […]
Rio Grande Valley – The Future of a Small & Mighty Global Metroplex
McAllen and The Rio Grande Valley have seen substantial changes over the last couple of decades. Into the 2020’s, a confluence of important factors that are in motion continue this trend. Hidalgo County officials predict the county’s population will hit the one million mark by 2020. As a matter of fact, the Rio Grande Valley […]
Living The Good Life Of McAllen, Texas
You will discover the Retail Real Estate market in McAllen is a winning combination of affordable, comfortable, and infused with the unique style of the Southwest. The housing market has certainly blossomed to match the steadily growing population of the Rio Grande Valley. Here is a basic break-down of the numbers on Retail Real Estate […]
McAllen – The Jewel of the Texas Rio Grande Valley
To fully grasp the culture, economy and real estate markets of the Rio Grande Valley, you have to explore the imposing background of this incredible region. It is defined by a turbulent flow of rapid changes in national boundaries, historical conflicts and technological advancements. All of these important factors operated to make the region the […]