Garry Lawrence
Mass Shooting Near Property I'm About to Buy – Should I Back Out?
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
I’ve already put down a $2,000 earnest deposit and paid for the inspection and appraisal.This event is unprecedented in the area, as the area is typically low in violence and considered very safe.
Melanie Alzugray
Newbie Investor looking at Kissimmee, Florida
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
It is a nice safe long-term spot if you're approaching it with a more long-term traditional real estate mindset.
Deanna B.
Is Real Estate a Better Bet Than Treasuries in 2025?
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
If enacted, these changes would bolster real estate valuations and enhance returns for investors.How Real Estate Outperforms Under Different ScenariosIf Interest Rates Rise (Higher Inflation):Treasuries: Medium- to long-term bonds lose value, potentially resulting in negative returns.Real Estate: Higher inflation leads to rent growth, boosting net operating income (NOI) and offsetting the impact of higher borrowing costs.If Interest Rates Fall (Cooling Economy):Treasuries: Bonds appreciate in value, improving returns.Real Estate: Lower rates drive cap rate compression, significantly increasing property valuations and returns for investors.Conclusion: Asymmetric Risk-Reward in Real EstateWhile Treasuries offer a safe haven, they also come with limited upside and potential interest rate risks for medium- to long-term maturities.
Sonu Sundar
Dubai real estate investment
27 January 2025 | 35 replies
CAn some one shed me some lights on how foreigner can invest in Duabi, which firms that I can go through, who are reliable and keep my investment safe and able to get some decent returns, and what are the tax consequences for earning potential from outside the country?
Tina Artigliere
Quest Trust Suddenly Closed down Administration on their Solo 401K Plans
17 January 2025 | 24 replies
These same banking regulators required banks (which include Trust Companies) to hold reserves of safe assets.
AJ Wong
Property Insurance crisis will supercharge climate migration in 2025 and beyond
11 January 2025 | 2 replies
The truly tragic natural disasters in California, North Carolina, Florida and others of the past six months are evidence that no location is truly 'climate safe,' however there are geographical areas that can expect less weather extremes and lower costs of living, developing, insuring and seemingly...surviving.
Kristi Kandel
Resources to Help LA Communities & Families Rebuild After Wildfires
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
.🔹 Partnering with Trusted Local Experts – Engaging experienced and reliable builders, architects, contractors, and surveyors is essential for a safe, efficient, and successful rebuilding process.Recovery isn’t just about getting back to where you were—it’s about creating something better.
Dena Sommers
Partial Owner Financing Question
15 January 2025 | 2 replies
You’re not going to find a safe way to do what you want unless you or the “buyer” has enough cash to pay off the note.
Ethan Gallant
Beginner looking to BRRRR in Canada
24 January 2025 | 5 replies
Feel free to reach out directly if you'd like to dig deeper into the chaos I've immersed myself in over the last 10 years or so.Cheers and drive safe
Stephanie Medina
Is it a bad idea to convert this LTR into a STR?
26 January 2025 | 17 replies
We found that two key factors significantly helped us succeed with our short-term rental (STR): using NightlyPricer instead of AirDNA and opting for Safely Insurance.NightlyPricer: Rather than relying on AirDNA, we chose Nightly Pricer, which provides more dynamic, real-time adjustments based on demand, local events, and market trends.