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28 January 2025 | 0 replies
Airbnb.org, the nonprofit arm of airbnb.com, offers hosts options to assist with emergency housing in times of crisis, such as the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Hey all, first time landlord with ~3 months experience here.I brought a tenant in 3 months ago with an insurance company paying the rent (tenant's house is being repaired after a fire).
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
A couple strategies that could make sense for a younger person without experience could be a live-in flip or a house hack.
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7 February 2025 | 6 replies
(do not trust me to build the house, but I do know how to qualify you FOR the house.)
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
welcome to the community. are you looking to house hack your first home?
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
Goal here is to use the VA's 0% down on a multiplex and rent out the unit I'm living in after 12m.
The mental gymnastics I'm going through is how exactly that would work without committing fraud.
Can I refinance m...
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6 February 2025 | 18 replies
@Jerry Velezstrongly recommend against doing this.start with a house hack instead.make it your mission to house hack.did i mention house hacking?
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6 February 2025 | 18 replies
I would also mention that once you have invested in Utah, I recommend the Utah Rental Housing Association as a resource.
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7 February 2025 | 1 reply
He will get around $3,100 tax free Base housing allowance and will have $150,000 he can put down.
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
Staying ahead of the game by understanding how local regulations align with state bills like SB-9, SB-684, and SB-423 can open doors to exciting development projects.SB-9: Simplifying Lot Splits and Duplex BuildsSB-9 streamlines the process for lot splits and duplex construction, offering a straightforward way to increase property value and expand housing options.SB-684: More Flexibility for Smaller ProjectsFor urban lots under 5 acres, SB-684 makes it easier to pursue smaller housing developments, transforming overlooked properties and vacant lots into productive investments.SB-423: Faster Approvals, Fewer HeadachesNo one likes endless waiting.