Brandon Parry
Housing-market bottom raises hopes that US can avoid recession
Historically, housing has been a crucial driver of the business cycle, with low-interest rates boosting demand for homes and supporting construction jobs and consumer spending.Conversely, rising rates tend to dampen t...
Kyle Kipka
Single tenant passed away..proper procedure?
A few weeks ago I'd received a call from a man informing me that my tenant (his mother) had just passed away unexpectedly. I confirmed this with the local police department as well. The tenant was an older woman who l...
James Peoples
Probate ?
I mailed a letter to executor of an estate and received no response. I have their phone number from the case file, should I follow up with them with a phone call or wait a few days and send a follow up letter?
Kally M.
Rent Increase
I have a rental in California that is $1200 below market (no rent control). Initially rented below market by $300. When I look at current market, I realize I could be getting a lot more. I have a tenant I would like t...
William Allen
What is Wholesaling?
We are the pawnshop of real estate.
Let me explain.
When you sell to a wholesaler, there is something going on in your world that makes you sell your property for less than full price. As the seller you know going...
Account Closed
toxic houses
I'm chemically sensitive, and belong to MCS fora. This, with permission to forward, was posted in one of them on Sunday.
If it doesn't belong here, please put it in the proper place.
"Another downside of that housin...
David B.
Advantages of Custodian vs. Checkbook for RE Solo 401K
We are getting ready to purchase our first investment property, a single family house to rent, using a self-directed Solo 401 K.
At first I was leaning toward having checkbook control, but the cost for a c...
Jason Spicer
Self directed IRA for lending and rentals
The more I learn, the less I like my conventional IRA invested in stocks. Am I correct in my thinking that I could transfer into a self directed IRA and use those funds for lending and accrue that interest tax differ...
Obed H. Bey
Is a Real Estate Agent course helpful to my education?
I'm just starting (haven't done a deal yet) and want to learn the important details to avoid major mistakes. I know "experience is the best teacher" and the key is ACTION!, but I don't have deals or time to burn unnec...
Chris Lohmeier
Zillow Tenant Screening Service
Has any one looked very far into Zillow's new tenant screening service? On the surface it looks pretty slick. Tenants pay for their own background and credit checks and you just get a notice that someone applied. I...