Kay B.
No shower for 3 days due to necessary repair
11 September 2024 | 31 replies
Is it an emergency that needs to be replaced?
Jon Haney
Help needed with insurance claim issue
6 September 2024 | 13 replies
Does the contractor who was hired to repair it have any recollection or notes, like emergency visit, no heat?
Nathan Gesner
What Do You Think About "Good Cause" Evictions?
10 September 2024 | 43 replies
TheSeattle Times editorial boardSeattle’sOffice of Housing last month released an unprecedented $14 millionto stabilize the balance sheets of affordable housing providers infinancial trouble.Turnedover to The Times editorial board after a public disclosure request,the 24 applications for emergency funding read like a collective cryfor help.Landlordsreport that some tenants are not paying rent, a trend that worsenedduring the pandemic.
Roberto Westerband
First Lien HELOC Strategy
8 September 2024 | 168 replies
Also, you mentioned "emergencies" (including holidays, new cars etc?).
Alexander Szikla
Packing Away Summer Whites and Certainty: Mortgage Bankers Association Lowers Commerc
5 September 2024 | 0 replies
The CRE lending market is expected to recover gradually, with opportunities emerging as interest rates stabilize and maturing loans drive new borrowing activity.Some regional banks are certainly struggling while others are consolidating in bid to become national powerhouses.Revised CRE Lending Projections2024: 26% growth to $539 billion (down from previous 34% growth forecast)2025: 23% growth to $665 billion (slightly lowered from 24%)Multifamily Sector Adjustments2023: $246 billion (49% drop from 2022)2024: 21% growth to $297 billion2025: 31% growth to $390 billionMarket FactorsRecent moderation in interest ratesSignificant number of loans maturing soonProperty owners hesitant, hoping for further rate decreasesUncertainty persists in the market, particularly regarding interest rates and property owner behavior.
Brandon Morgan
Is a property manager necessary?
9 September 2024 | 21 replies
Do you have solid contacts for all different emergencies?
Clayton Silva
Hot Topic: Fed Cut Won't Do Much (Sept 2024)
5 September 2024 | 2 replies
The easiest way to understand why is to ask yourself how mortgage rates have been able to move down by more than 1.5% since late 2023 despite the fact that the Fed never cut rates during that time.The same principle works in reverse as well, as seen during the massive rate spike in early 2022 when mortgage rates moved 1.5% higher before the Fed ever hiked.How about an example from the last time the Fed actually cut rates in a non-emergency scenario?
Bryan Field
Should I self manage my rental properties for extra cashflow?
9 September 2024 | 23 replies
Evictions, resident's passing away, posting notices, doing preventative maintenance walk throughs, resident complaints, neighbor complaints, skips, move outs, turnovers, emergency maintenance, etc.I used to be strictly on the ownership side, from 2016-2020 I hired property managers.
Nina Penuela
Huntsville, Alabama: Key Market Trends and Data for 2024
4 September 2024 | 2 replies
Huntsville, Alabama, is rapidly emerging as a top real estate market in the South, driven by its growing population, strong economy, and affordable housing options.
Angel Dejesus
Heloc or Credit line whats the Difference when you have a multifamily
3 September 2024 | 7 replies
A general credit line, on the other hand, could be secured by other assets or unsecured, and doesn't necessarily involve your home equity.HELOC Characteristics: - Uses your home as collateral - Usually has a lower interest rate than unsecured credit lines - Typically has a variable interest rate - Allows you to borrow up to a certain limit, repay, and borrow again during the draw period - Can be used for various purposes, including home improvements, debt consolidation, or as an emergency fund While it's possible to use a HELOC for RE investing or rehab projects, some lenders may be hesitant about this use.