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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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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HERE ARE THE KEY POINTS
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...
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For those of you interested in California, and specifically, southern California, Orange County, etc. I thought you might be interested in this. Globestreet Article
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While the pandemic disrupted much of the commercial real estate market, it notably boosted the multifamily sector, driving demand for rental apartments, especially those with home office space. The period saw massive ...
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Not Comparing Today's Real Estate Market to 2008
The market crash in 2008 is not the same as what is happening today. It's crucial to understand the differences to make informed decisions.
The recession and economic...
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Hi all,I'm wondering if anyone has a contractor or two who they could recommend to help me with a small townhouse condo that I am in the process of buying in Davie, Florida. It needs the kitchen and bathrooms to be u...
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Hey folks,I’ve had my first LTR property in Jacksonville, NC listed for about 10 days now. It’s a townhouse listed for slightly over the average market rent for comparably sized townhomes, which I did because it’s als...