Julian Zamora
How do I pass the NMLS SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test?
10 January 2025 | 7 replies
I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.
Doug Wade
Best STR books to read!
30 December 2024 | 16 replies
If you buy in a vacation area there really is no safety net other than desirability/location…I guess just don’t pay up too much.
Brad Roche
FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.
Phillip Austin
Nightmare Tenant - This is why you need a property manager!
24 December 2024 | 7 replies
To remedy that, the carpets should be ripped up and sealant applied to the subfloor, at minimum.There are also tiles in the smaller upstairs bathroom that are lifting up and creating a safety hazard; putting a rug on top is not a sufficient solution.The house is in a condition that materially interferes with the health of household members.
AJ Ali
Lake House, event rentals blocked
31 December 2024 | 1 reply
Obviously meet all safety requirements.
Elizabeth Leb
What would you do with 20k?
9 January 2025 | 28 replies
We look at things like safety, unemployment, schools.
Kashyap Shah
Tenant Dispute for Rental Property
14 January 2025 | 4 replies
Tenants can request faster repairs if the issue is urgent and poses a health or safety risk.
Donald DiBuono
Best Mailer Companies
9 January 2025 | 5 replies
Does anyone have a good effective 3rd party mailing company to send mailers direct to seller?
Valentin Diaz
Fire Code Compliance
6 January 2025 | 3 replies
I would talk first to an electrician as many do fire alarm and life safety.
AJ Wong
Property Insurance crisis will supercharge climate migration in 2025 and beyond
11 January 2025 | 2 replies
I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally moved and invested in coastal Oregon in 2018 from Venice Beach Los Angeles partly as a result of the trajectory of climate and have assisted several clients that specifically purchased on the Oregon Coast for their own 'climate havens,' investment and future retirement homes.