People frequently ask me why I don't invest in deals in New York, even though we're based here.  The reason is simple:  it's too hard to make money for your investors in New York.  That's a huge reason why we invest i...

In today's New York Times: Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias - The New York Times (nytimes.com)My initial take is that this is a sound move by Fannie and Freddie to address a real issue.  If it helps...

Hello everyone,
I grew up in St. Petersburg and now live out of state. However, I'm interested in investing in a STR in my home state, especially as my mother still lives here. I've looked in Tampa (Hyde Park, Tampa ...

Economic Update(Monday, May 3, 2021)

Here’s some fun facts. According to University of California Davis’ “Road Ecology Center,” Los Angeles traffic patterns changed dramatically during the pandemic. In March of 2...

When you look at this chart, you see that overall there is often a mild impact on real estate prices but not always. Sometimes the prices remain unaffected and sometimes like with the 2008 crash, they can be significa...

Short-term rentals have become a lucrative venture for many property owners, offering a flexible income stream. However, accessing traditional loans can be challenging, especially if personal credit history isn’t favo...

Are there any landlords out there that include/provide "free" Internet & Cable TV to their tenants?  If so, just curious about the following:a) what type of contract do you negotiate with your service provider?b) ...

I have been in the market about 10 years.  I haven't bought a property in at least 5-6.  I run another business, so I have been hiring out everything.  I only recently began really detailing my numbers and micro-manag...

What steps do investors take to accurately analyze a market? 

Hello there!I just attended a local RIA club meeting where they talked about note investing – first time for me hearing about note investing. It was a really nice eye-opener for the opportunities available and other m...