As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2025, the real estate market continues to present unique challenges and opportunities for investors, brokers, and lenders alike.

Is it better to diversify your portfolio in one geography, tenant base, style of property (SFH, Multifamily, Apartment). Or is it better to utilize different strategies? I would love to hear about your strategies of w...

STR is a bit weird because the Covid travel demand pushed the price hardcore for the last few years. 

I was then told that's the rate for the area.

The buyer representation agreement states that the buyer commission amount offered by the seller (usually 2% to 3%) is credited/refunded to the buyer.

It is very doable! 

Absent them, risk is controllable over time.I self manage a SFH in the Bay Area in a very pro-tenant city (some cities are a little less pro-tenant than others).

Pick a screening platform/application that makes sense for you.As for meeting the applicants, I recommend meeting them at the property to show the place to them rather than getting coffee or food with them.

@Brandon Larson guessing you own the duplex?

The best HELOC usually comes from the bank where you have the most money or the one you have the best relationship with.