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Justin True Establishing New Credit
10 March 2020 | 3 replies
I saw a function on the app that would let someone log into their account with the utility provider and Experian would then be able to use their on-time utility payments as credit history, which could be a boon for you in this process.I believe that feature is called Experian Boost.
Joseph Crunkilton Acquisitions Manager job for Experience
9 March 2020 | 1 reply
Ultimately it's more important that you begin laying a foundational understanding of real estate and investing before making a dramatic switch, and it's not necessary to chose between jobs at this point.
Lawrence Snipe Should I use hard money or traditional lending with clear title
10 March 2020 | 11 replies
After 90 days, I bet your score jumps dramatically.  
Lenny Almanzar Living near a Electric Substation
9 March 2020 | 5 replies
The result was either dramatically reduced or eliminated EMFs, and improvement in patient conditions.
Hollie Bendall BRRR duplex into 1st flip. Now on to the next!
10 March 2020 | 1 reply
I hope this gives you some hope and an extra boost of determination today.
Laurent Meyer economic crisis 2020
17 March 2020 | 20 replies
Industries that are well suited to remote working, finance and technology are examples, should be less impacted.In response to stock market volatility we see a flight to safe assets and that is why the entire US Treasury yield curve is below 1%, something that has never happened before.Some of the impacts to the real estate business model will be:-higher unemployment amongst tenants in impacted industries-lower financing costs-likely greater challenges with equity financing as investors ‘freeze’ in the face of uncertainty or are reluctant to liquidate stock holdings that have fallen dramatically in order to fund real estate investments-cap rates - downward pressure from lower interest rates (cap rates tend to be a spread over treasuries), upward pressure as debt and equity financing become less available (less buyers in the market)I think the greater concern is the oil price war given it is a fight that the US does not have direct influence over.We are at the end of an approx 12y bull market so some kind of correction is healthy long term, even if it is painful short termHere are some additional insights into how you might want to position yourself at this time:Focus on the right asset – I like the multifamily asset class because multifamily real estate is popular during times of uncertainty because during these times, people prefer renting and because it is valued intrinsically it is less prone to large swings in sentiment which can impact the value of single-family homes.Diversify your Portfolio – real estate has low correlation to stocks and bonds and this makes it a hedge against the stock market.
Rene M. First home is most expensive home in the Neighborhood
17 March 2020 | 19 replies
That doesn’t necessarily mean dramatic price drops, just longer days on market for listings.    
Greg McClellan Using Heloc Financing
11 March 2020 | 2 replies
Do investors commonly make capital improvements to boost the amount they are eligible to borrow against?
Breelon Bryant Frustrated Newbie....The Brick Wall
4 May 2020 | 2 replies
@Breelon BryantMaybe you could try a side hustle in sales to boost your initial cash reserve.
Simon Obas Would you pay more for A house if ?
2 June 2020 | 1 reply
In that the ability to dramatically raise rents is in deep question through end of year anbd maybe beyond.Just for punching more numbers lets do a rent raise: 1000+1300+1300 x 12 x 0.6 (say only 40% expense ratio since so nice fixed up and turn over guessed to be low) = $26.9kAnd 8% cap (whats cap rate in your area??)