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I'm in the process of working on a FSBO deal locally and the seller needs LOTS of hand holding. I've already made an offer but continue to receive hesitation in all communications from the seller.The seller is in way ...
Seems like maybe the California market is topping out ? . . . *****************************************************************************************Home sellers slash prices, especially in California
In the four w...
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Just happened to watch Dateline Sunday night and they did a great piece on Detroit. A recap Detroit economy is going through some of its toughest times. There are rows of vacant, damaged houses with nearly vacant ne...
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When does a rental home renovation cost too much? I purchased my first home while college and it needed a ton of work. I used this home as my “crash course in home renovations”. I did all the work myself by watching Y...
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Hi all,I have a 4 bedroom STR in Indio, CA. I listed it on Airbnb and VRBO about a month ago from today. So far I've gotten one booking that has already happened and two future bookings. Other than that: crickets. I h...
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Hey BP fam!I'm interested in knowing who the Bay Area investors are listing their properties with and why. I'm a new broker and interested in developing relationships with them and understanding what it takes to land ...
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Hello Community. Newbie investor is here.I am confused what type of insurance policy should I buy as a landlord for a condo that I am planning to rent it out.The condo is under HOA and there is a master insurance poli...
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Happy New Year! The December 2024 report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) shows stable housing prices and balanced market conditions in the Austin metro as we reached year’s end. Here are some key highlights ...
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Hello BP, I am currently looking at markets that I may want to work and live in once I graduate college but I find that in every market that I look into there is only 1 or 2 duplexes in the area. I would consider rent...
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I’m seeing 9% hard money in my market (Phoenix).
How low do you think rates can go?
Mortgages are now up over 5%... will hard money rates start increasing too?