Aaron Shook
Needing advice on equal housing and equity in Southern California
Hi all. I’m part of a racial equality group in Southern California formed after the death of George Floyd. One of our initiatives is increasing housing equity for people of color. Redlining and other discriminatory pr...
Leo Kingston
Two Views of the American Dream – To Rent or To Own A Home?
Two Views of the American Dream – To Rent or To Own A Home? The stately brick home with white shutters and a matching white picket fence fantasy home is still with us, but some people are reconsidering the notion t...
David Krulac
Buying is more expensive than renting in ALL 50 states...........
according to CNBC, however in my market with the current low interest rates I don't see it that way. What does your market tell you?http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/07/heres-how-much-more-it-costs-to-own-vs-rent-a-home-in...
Troy Parker
Can Renovations Reduce Insurance Costs? A Florida Homeowner's Strategy
Hello BiggerPockets community,
As a first-time homeowner in Florida, I've encountered some unique challenges, including the need to pay for an insurance policy upfront for a year in escrow due to the home's initial c...
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Hello, here to introduce myself
Happy Thanksgiving. This is Brenda from Charlotte, NC. I came to look at real estate as a means to do what I love, helping others who desire a home, as well as to create an extra income. Initially, I considered being ...
Neil Narayan
Texas Legislature Reaches Historic Deal on Property Tax Reform
The deal is the largest-ever legislative effort to rein in skyrocketing property taxes and keep homeownership attainable and sustainable for Texans.The Texas Legislature is poised to approve more than $18 billion to r...
Zachary Johnson
Good/Safe Areas To Live & Invest In - Springfield Ohio?
Hey everyone!
I am going to be moving to Springfield Ohio within the next month or two to be closer to my girlfriend who goes to a college nearby. I have visited this area a few times before but I am really unsure of...
Ava G.
Why would people pay exorbitant rents rather than just buy a house?
I am starting with REI so pardon my stupid question.Investing in Real Estate, for the most part, has got to do with the confidence that there is an abundant number of people who are willing to rent a place (instead of...
Account Closed
Potential recession effects on real estate
Joe Rohan recently came out with a podcast with peter schiff, who is convinced there will be a recession in the next 3 years. There has been talk of this pending recession for the last few years, and I’m wondering wha...
Ken F.
tax reform....sell primary use equity for real estate investing
Hello BiggerPockets, Id like to hear some thoughts/feedback on this idea..... while I have not obviously vetted this "idea" out just yet...its intriguing to me.I sell my primary residence and use the equity ($100K p...