Since there are renewed threads about termites here, it made me think of this. Does anyone else have problems with these wasps (they build a termite-like mud tube). On my REO there were several mud spots on the ceilin...

After nearly a year and a half of solid interest in houses, the real estate market in South Florida shows no indications of easing up. Most experts believe the market will continue to boil for at least another year, e...

Hey folks,In 2012, I bought a 2 bed 1 bath townhome in the Denver metro area for $35,000 through a self directed IRA that initially had about $50k.  Had the property appraised last month for about $120k.   It rents ou...

Somewhat odd question. I have a single family rental, which had updated plumbing about 20yrs ago, mostly copper, but the silly do it yourselfers have several occasions where that copper is touching steel duct work and...

Thought I'd throw out this mildly interesting report from AirDNA -- the 2022 Forecast: U.S. Short-Term Rental Outlook Report. I say "mildly" interesting because all real estate -- including STRs -- are local. For inst...

Are local investors waiting on the sideline until some of the uncertainty associated with COVID subsides? 
Has anyone seen significant price reductions for properties left on market? If so, would you be comfortable ...

At the beginning of the pandemic, I remember seeing a lot of posts from people regarding an upcoming "tsunami" of foreclosures. Better be ready to take advantage of this opportunity!I had my doubts back then but, the ...

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According to CNBC, the consumer price index was up 3% in June from 12 months earlier, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday in its monthly inflation report.It’s the smallest incre...

It is my understanding that this proposed bill is very similar to a bill already passed in CA. I am interested in hearing your guys thoughts on the impact of this bill should it be enacted.

It was proposed 3/18/13.

For those of you interested in California, and specifically, southern California, Orange County, etc. I thought you might be interested in this. Globestreet Article