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My 5+ year old MacBook Air is about to die, and I need a new laptop. I will be using the laptop for basic email, writing articles, business management, etc. I'm an OOS investor and use my current laptop for just norma...
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Hello my wife and I are looking to invest in our 1st rental property and were wondering how the investment effects our 2 teenage children's ability to qualify for college fonancial aid. Any thoughts? Thank you.
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Hello all, I've been reading up on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac homes, but still don't quite understand what they are. Can anyone give me a quick explanation of what these are. Any help would be appreciated.Thank youJB
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What comes next in real estate now that Trump is in?
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Do you think there will be a flood of foreclosures from the economic shutdown? If so, do you think it will drive the prices of real estate down? Banks also hold on to foreclosures and slowly release their inventories ...
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I am consistently baffled by the complexity of the tax code in the U.S.
What percentage of the tax "savings" that you realize each year go to pay for overhead associated with preparing returns, planning, advice, etc...
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Those that actually read news and watch actual news programs (doesn't include NBC and msnbc) have heard the tape of Obama "loves re-distribution". WH has admitted tape is accurate, but andrea mitchell says nbc can't v...
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I'm hoping that someone on this site will see my post and help me out with my dilemma. I want to buy a property from foreclosure sale in Sarasota county, FL. I know that there are 2nd liens that wiped out in forecl...
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I keep coming across these forums from people saying they invested with government grants or real estate grants. How exactly would that work? I'm just thinking, if this is true I can start right now. Get a duplex or f...