The Real Estate Guys do a great newsletter with lots of high-level information about the economy and how it impacts real estate.  

I'd level up with a BRRRR, live-in flip, or house-hack before jumping into a challenging renovation.

I'm currently pre-approved but my lender gave me a "mid-level rate" which I believe isn't my actual rate since I haven't chosen a property but me not being as educated on the behalf and thinking it was my actual rate I decided to rate shop a bit.

Without new companies creating similar-paying replacement jobs, workers may have to settle for lower-paying service sector positions.

I am going to see if I can switch to a local Wisconsin insurance that reflects our local risk level in their premiums.Many of the homes in the Pacific Palisades are 3-5 million, but when you look on Google Street View, most are very modest homes from the 1960s (there are some $20m ultra luxury mansions too), so a lot is the land value, the home replacement value on a 1600sqft may be what - 500k at the most?

@Bonnie Low - it's important to know what services you're paying for.

In addition, due to the 2 of 5 year rule there often is no need.  2) you cannot 1031 a property that has not been put into service to be an investment property 3) you cannot 1031 a flip.  

You're running a business...you are not a social services provider. 

Her RE Office put together a "Service Referral List".   

While they often require some level of repair or renovation, the potential for significant returns makes them an attractive option for many investors.Why Invest in Distressed Properties in Phoenix?