The fed announced today that it would be ending its 6 year period of QE. The labor market has been  recovering and the feds expect national economic recovery to continue amidst a global economic slowdown. They also me...

Hey everyone! I'm finishing up a renovation on my first duplex (owner occupied house hack) and I've been approached by Loftium to sign a 3-year lease at a significantly higher rate than I would expect to get at market...

Hi folks,Just wanted to see if anyone has experience in Emporia and could give some insight as far as do's and don't's. Or if you have experience there if you might have good contacts with contractors.Any info would b...

I've recently bought a couple of early 1990s houses with very little access through the dining/kitchen/living room areas.  In fact to go from the kitchen to the dining room you had to go through the den, into the foye...

With the costs of construction (materials, labor, and supply chain) rising daily, and the need for housing at a crisis point in CA, ADUs are the obvious choice. I have for many years written on this, but so far have n...

Has anyone ever done a odd term lease for a tenant for your own benefit? In this scenario, I am about to fill a newly purchased rental property. However, it is getting late into the year, so I thought about doing a 10...

I am a real estate agent at keller williams, I have been an agent for almost a year upcoming. I first do appreciate the bigger pockets community on much feedback and knowledge... My question is a a fairly new real est...

What's Up With Real Estate and Interest Rates?

The Fed cut rates by 50 basis points on September 18, initiating a new loosening cycle. Since then, average 30-year mortgage rates have RISEN by 50 basis points to aro...

Hi there. I’m still learning everything about real estate before I dive in. I’m looking at my local market (Seattle), there’s dozens upon dozens of rentals available - and they’re right next to each other. Does this c...

Is anyone else concerned about upcoming inflation with regards to commercial properties? For example, if interest rates substantially increase over the next 5 years, a typical commercial balloon loan may need to be re...