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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
a lot of people will poo poo this, but I also live in a market where cash flow is low, property taxes are high and properties are expensive (which is a relative term).
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
I also suspect inflation will drive continued migration to lower cost of living / lower tax states.
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23 January 2025 | 0 replies
My name is Cesar and I am originally from Puerto Rico but have been living in Virginia for over 20 years.
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28 January 2025 | 8 replies
My wife and I just closed on a duplex in Oakland, but the basement/garage was already converted into a separate living space with a bedroom and bathroom.
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22 January 2025 | 7 replies
I live on the west side of London and would be happy to connect and learn more about your goals and see what I can do to help.
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23 January 2025 | 21 replies
I like the detailed descriptions others have given, but I also keep it simple:A: I’d live there with my familyB: I’d live there if I had to with my family C: I’d live there if I was single D: Nope
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21 January 2025 | 11 replies
The law does NOT apply to landlords:With less then 5 rental unitsThat live in one unit of a duplex and rent out the other unitThat rent out rooms in the home they occupySo, landlords can no longer state in their rental ads, "Section 8 not accepted".The reverse is also true, "Section 8 only", cannot be used.We've always recommended screening S8 tenants the same way as cash-paying tenants.Landlords waiving application fees and/or security deposits only for S8 prospects may also be violating Fair Housing.
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22 January 2025 | 5 replies
I am a 37 year old high school basketball coach that is not very happy with where I am financially and am seeking a way out of living paycheck to paycheck.
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17 January 2025 | 20 replies
Additionally, young adults are living together with no intention of marriage.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
I purchased my first home through NACA to actually live in and I'm curious on how to build my RE portfolio from here.