Mark Manship
IRA's, TSP, and REI
16 November 2016 | 4 replies
I wasn't expecting double digit returns by any means, however, I'm curious if anyone else has opted out of the IRA/TSP game in order to retain those contribution funds for REI?
Bill McCartney
36 unit in suburb of Columbus, Oh
14 May 2017 | 36 replies
My logic is that if either of us HAVE to work, I'd much be rather it be me working real estate where I have much control vs her working the business where we're dependant on contractors, clients and the market which are all notoriously unreliable, very stressful and very time consuming.
Lawson Ott
Pre Notice of Default
22 September 2016 | 4 replies
Failure to do so could lead to enforcement actions against you by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Account Closed
Turnkey Short Term Vacation Rental Purchases?
21 December 2016 | 9 replies
Property Managers there are charging 40% there, so we are opting to use the VRBO management ourselves, along with automation for us to monitor it, and several local cleaners and handy men should we need them.
Chris Greene
DIRECT MAIL (CHARLOTTE, NC)
22 September 2016 | 11 replies
I hope you're making the shift due to preferences and not desperation and frustration.If the latter, the issue(s) may very well be be the way you market and a fubdamental understanding of markets, segments, niches and how to reach them.Really, I'm not trying yo insult your intelligence; merely raise awareness of the potential to unlock the real business that you are in...marketing and satisfying customers (whether called clients, consumers, users or patients).
Nicholas W.
Is smart move legal in Wisconsin
14 November 2016 | 8 replies
(b), a landlord may require a prospective tenant to pay the landlord's actual cost, up to $20, to obtain a consumer credit report on the prospective tenant from a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis.
James Blalock
Loan Costs vs Points
22 September 2016 | 4 replies
for a screaming rate with a 14 year break-even because they are 100% certain that this is the home they will die in (I tried to calm them down, I personally disagree with this, but they insisted and ultimately The Consumer is Boss).Flippers who are only going to own the place for a few months, let's turn it all the way to the left.
Donn Neufeld
Underwriter Adjustment to Appraisal
24 September 2016 | 5 replies
We gave it a shot because it's something consumers requested, so hey let's give it a shot and see how it pans out.Results:Consumers and LOs were ordering "free" refinance appraisals left and right that were ridiculously speculative about the value of the home ("It's free.
Brian Gibbons
CFPB and Credit Repair - Beware!
23 September 2016 | 3 replies
The Bureau is also releasing a consumer advisory today with tips for consumers who are working to improve their credit history or who are dealing with credit repair services.
Khadijah Celestine
Does living in a rent-to-own count as an real estate interest?
24 September 2016 | 7 replies
Consumer laws are being pushed to protect the public.