Bruce D. Kowal
š vs š - A Fresh Look at Real Estate and Dividend Stocks
28 January 2025 | 0 replies
.šÆ The Buffett Dividend Strategy Coca-Cola remains one of the best examples of Buffett's philosophy in action:1988-1989: $1.3 billion investmentHeld for 30+ yearsGrowing dividend income streamShows the power of buying quality assets and holding for cash flowš³ The American Express StoryBuffett began buying AMEX in 1964 during the "Salad Oil Scandal" crisisMade a larger investment in 1991Berkshire now owns about 20% of American ExpressThe investment has generated billions in dividend incomePerfectly demonstrates Buffett's principle of buying great companies during temporary troubles (just like smart real estate investors who buy in good areas during market dips!)
Kyle Deboer
Raising Down Payment Money
29 January 2025 | 25 replies
That puts you in the top 60% of Americans.
Brandon Robertson
Someone has begun development on a property that I have the tax deed on
5 February 2025 | 14 replies
That is under almost 1,000-year old principals of "equity" followed in English and then American jurisprudence.
Guan Hong Guo
Income Criteria for Multiple Occupants
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
It has nothing to do with marital status or one'sĀ relationship with other adults.
Grant Shipman
5 Reasons Co-Living is King for Real Estate Investors
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
When you have multiple responsible adults sharing a house, if one "bad egg"Ā slips in then you have the others renters to kick them out or report them.Ā
Felicia Nitu
SB-423 in Carlsbad: A Quick Guide for Investors and Agents
6 February 2025 | 0 replies
Carlsbad officials are required to notify Native American tribes within 30 days, and tribes have 30 days to respond if cultural resources might be affected.
Daniel Vo
Daniel New Member Introduction
24 January 2025 | 16 replies
I am a little late to the game and have been told several times throughout my adult life to invest in real estate, but I ignored the advice.
Ken M.
Double-Digit Hike In Homeowners Insurance Rates For 2nd Consecutive Year
25 January 2025 | 1 reply
**************************************************************************Insurance premiums of American homeowners rose last year, with rates increasing by more than 20 percent in six states, according to a recent report from S&P Global.In 2024, insurers raised rates by 10.4 percent as of Dec. 27, which followed a 12.7 percent hike in the previous year, according to the Jan. 21 reportĀ from the company.In total, 33 states saw premiums climb by double digits last year, with the largest spike seen in Nebraska at 22.7 percent.
Francis A.
California isnāt the only place where insurers are dropping homeowners
25 January 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Kelvin Lee: After American Family dropped my multi-family coverage, Iām still struggling to find a carrier for my 1969-built apartment, with only three weeks left before the current policies expires.
Wes Y.
Selling SFH, Capital Gain Exclusion
23 January 2025 | 1 reply
My friend and her adult son have lived in a SFH together for about 20 years.Ā