
25 January 2025 | 1 reply
Premiums in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Utah, and Washington jumped by more than 20 percent.The insurance situation is especially serious in California and Florida.In 2023, around 7 percent of realtors saw deals fall through due to insurance issues, with the share jumping to 13 percent last year as of October, according the California Association of Realtors.

26 January 2025 | 2 replies
They’re great for trends, but digging deeper into local government or real estate associations will give you the most accurate picture.

31 January 2025 | 24 replies
I will gladly assign you some remedial tasks associated with my projects and for your efforts and generosity I will assign you Co-GP title and send you out into the world to misrepresent your capabilities and track record to raise capital from others.

3 February 2025 | 26 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).

22 January 2025 | 0 replies
How to Track Regulatory ChangesStaying up-to-date might seem daunting, but the right strategies and resources make it manageable.Key Resources:Local Government Websites: These often publish updates to zoning, rental, and housing codes.Real Estate Associations: Organizations like the National Association of Realtors (NAR) or local landlord associations offer regular updates and seminars.Newsletters and Blogs: Subscribe to reputable legal or real estate blogs for insights into upcoming changes.Professional Advisors: Build relationships with real estate attorneys and property management professionals who can provide guidance tailored to your market.Pro Tip: Set up Google Alerts for terms like “rental law changes” or “landlord regulations” in your area to receive real-time updates.3.

30 January 2025 | 8 replies
Most larger communities will have a Homebuilders Association, i would start networking to find a builder that can finance the construction.

4 February 2025 | 17 replies
It would for sure have to be a higher hourly rate than a typical W2 job however as agents are 1099 contractors and there are expenses associated with maintaining our licenses and operating our businesses that usually come out of our commissions.

29 January 2025 | 10 replies
They are a bit undersized but perfectly suitable for 1 bedroom apartments and the slight increase in costs is far less than the costs associated with venting the units properly.

24 January 2025 | 1 reply
NAR Says - Existing home sales fall to lowest level in nearly 30 years and Median housing prices rose to a record high"The National Association of Realtors released data that showed existing home sales declined to the lowest level since 1995 last year, with 4.06 million homes sold on an annual basis.Meanwhile, the median home price median home price rose to a record high of $407,500 in 2024."

9 February 2025 | 36 replies
Students are so scared they don’t say anything in hopes their family won’t lose it all.After four years of running a deceptive business and getting students locked into deals with them and their employees or associates, the owners are trying to split up and there's a lawsuit between them.