Economic Update
(Monday, June 22, 2020)

The recession that started in March was the sharpest downturn since the Great Depression. As it turns out, it may also be the shortest. This doesn't mean our economy is ...

I just got a quote to replace my hot water heater for $2,450. Is this a reasonable price. It seems high to me. the hot water heater is working fine, but it was made in 1994 and My current tenant is moving so I want to...

What do you all think of the insane "appreciation" of STR type units in popular vacation areas...think anyplace with a beach, smoky mountains etc. Crazy to look at the prices from 5-6 months ago and see a 20%+ increas...

Hello all!  Just getting started to REI late in life (well...late relative to my young teen-20's).   Like many I've read about already, REI was something I never payed attention to throughout life other than thinking ...

Hi Guys, I am a property investor from Melbourne (sort of), Victoria, Australia. I have properties in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and I have recently started looking at the U.S market. I listen to a lot of audioboo...

I've owned my primary home in Charlotte, NC, for seven years using an FHA loan this June. I want to use the new 5% conventional on a four-plex unit-to-house hack (MTR strategy) in Cincinnati, OH. Can I utilize this st...

About close on my first house, was a hoarder house and going to need a lot of work. I want to hire a general contractor, I feel a good GC would help speed up the flip which would limit holding cost and help get a good...

@ Ryan York post response.  1.  Site Selection, 2.  Considerations blog, 3.  Site layout,   This may be a little disjointed, I am combining 3 different blogs and discussions I have had.1.  Site Selection:Your near Det...

My wife and I are looking into purchasing our first home. We have recently been introduced to BiggerPockets. We are eager to try the principles taught in this community. It seems we can't find a property that fits the...

Hello,I am a certified newbie that has been spending lots of time trying to grow my knowledge and network on all things real estate investing. My spouse and I have targeted that we want our first deal to be a house-ha...