I'm going to preface this with what I've said on other posts... I understand that no one has a crystal ball. I'm going to be moving to Plano/ Rockwall TX in July/ August (can't move earlier due to kids in school). I'm...

In Williamson County, I am looking at a 55% increase in property taxes this year because my home was appraised that much higher by the county. Most investment homes in this area are seeing similar big increases in ass...

I found a great deal to house hack with lots of potential to build equity with a few repairs. I would really love to make a move on it, but I am running into issues getting it financed. I don't have enough cash reserv...

We downsized from a mortgage-free $600K home in a pricey market to a $100K home in Las Vegas, and have the excess available for investing. These two homes are the only ones we have ever owned. I'm not comfortable with...

Market Vertigo
by Cliff Draughn

"We give you a Republic; now see if you can keep it." -- Ben Franklin

As I have remarked in prior calendar-turning newsletters, it is this time of the year when most people pause ...

Was just watching a pretty moving show on Dateline about the poor sections of New York . The NY Housing Authority has 400,000 people to deal with, and that is in addition to private landlords. In this episode, two ...

Hello all,

Noob real estate scholar here. I am inexperienced as a tenant and would like to see how the pros conduct their due diligence when renting.

I like to drive to a candidate rental neighborhood at night, pre...

There is no doubt in anybody's mind that 2020 has been one heck of a year so far. I'll be the first to admit I don't think it is done messing with us just yet. Through everything that has been happening, lock-downs, e...

Looking to make 3 commercial real estate investments in the next year, two as primary (sole) owner, one as a limited partner. Just finished 10 years in industry, and just returned to the states after 6 years in Japan ...

I was looking at investing in a multi family syndication with a large reputable company.They are offering investors the following:min 100k8% preferred return on all unreturned capital70% of all CF after paying investo...