check out this interpretation of the case-shiller index over the last 30 years. Basically several huge, long run ups, and a few short, minor corrections. Tricky and challenging to get in, but this is how you make the ...

I’ve been wanting to become a real estate investor for years now. I have 2 rentals that I did through traditional mortgages but am craving more. BUT EVERY TIME I try to learn more about different ways to actually bec...

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Great news, I just confirmed my first vacation rental and they'll be staying for one month! What are the differences when dealing with longer stay STRs? For instance, do I ask this person to take out the trash on tras...

I am going to be meeting with a potential investor next week who is interested in being the capital partner in a "flip".  From my research, in my current area there is a strong demand from buyers and the margins on a ...

My wife and I have owned an Airbnb since early March and are doing pretty well so far. We are in a small Midwest college town (MAC school) of about 60k people.  We pay about $1700 for mortgage, insurance, utilities ec...

Alright, so I've done some research into Whole Life Insurance and I think it has some awesome benefits. In my research though it seems to be pretty equal between the people who strongly advise against it and for it. O...

Went under contract on a 5-unit office/retail property this past week. Was on the market for a year, few offers made but none good enough for seller to accept.Was able to talk seller into a lease with option (seller f...

We are looking into a 60 unit project. Our commercial lender typically offers a max amortization of 25 yrs. Would you recommend we make connections with a longer term lender that can offer a 30 yr amort? Overall purch...

Hey all. So as many of you know our home in north Idaho is very much a seasonal rental. May through Sept. Sometimes part of Oct for cyclists and Thanksgiving once.I have an inquiry from someone who is traveling for wo...