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22 November 2024 | 7 replies
If you are really worried about liability, get a bunch of insurance policies like an extra umbrella or beefed-up property insurance.
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15 November 2024 | 2 replies
Quote from @Renee Ward: In a quote for an umbrella policy, when I see it in writing it is labeled a personal umbrella policy with our primary home cars etc.
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25 November 2024 | 10 replies
After it's rehabbed, you could then rent both units and use the cash flow to offset another primary residence or potentially refi and use those funds to scale your portfolio.I wish this policy change was being talked about more because it unlocks a creative new strategy for investors in MA, since you do not need to owner occupy to do it!
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28 November 2024 | 26 replies
With the new rent control policies, there is zero incentive to lower rent as it may take years before you could recoup that with the minimal increases they allow.
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25 November 2024 | 13 replies
This tells me two things: Obtaining a variance will be more difficult because there are already policy considerations in place intended to reduce density & (2) There is clearly an over supply of rental units in this area otherwise the overlay would not exist.
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21 November 2024 | 7 replies
I think there's a good chance that we will see little movement from the FED to see how the economy reacts to their last cuts and to see how the incumbent president's policies impact the country.
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1 December 2024 | 91 replies
., they win. totally hahaha , so the shark (read: goverment and their allies like jp morgan) is screwing the small dog and small wolf like the GP level, while the small wolf is screwing the humble chicken ( LP).When everyone destroyed due to their own shark-inducing-volatility policy and then everyone dies, they come to rescue the market hahahaha lol i am lucky this is not my first busted cycle so i can comprehend whacca going on behind the screen.
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25 November 2024 | 8 replies
This usually involves hiring a snow removal service or having a clear policy for who is responsible for clearing snow.### Heating and Air Conditioning Common AreasFor a property like yours with a hallway, staircase, and basement laundry area, it's not always necessary to heat or air condition these common areas.
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18 November 2024 | 9 replies
Currently, East English Village home prices are up, and the neighborhood committee is committed to building up the area.
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22 November 2024 | 15 replies
Make sure you get the right property insurance policy.