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Hey there! I've been looking for our next STR investment and have been drawn to the Smokies...like so many other investors. I, of course, am looking for a deal. A diamond in the rough that we can improve and then incr...
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Bank of America just announced zero down payment, zero closing cost, and no minimum credit score mortgages for Black and Hispanic first-time homebuyers. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-30/bofa-tests-no...
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OK - So I've dismissed personally investing in turnkey markets for a while, mostly because I have unrelenting faith in the long-term prospects of my home city of Denver, CO. BUT, I have now bought a substantial amount...
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My husband and I want to buy our first house hack in an expensive area, Salt Lake. We have 3 kids so we need a private space with at least 3 bedrooms but we aren't afraid of getting creative and converting other space...
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I have been reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad” for the first time and I have to say...mind blown. I always saw my dad as very financially responsible, coming from a very poor upbringing and making a comfortable life for our ...
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First and foremost, I hope everyone who was in the path of Hurricane Harvey is safe. My brother is currently buckled down and waiting out the storm in downtown Houston.
Once the storm (or any other natural disaster)...
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While using the site Zillow to browse for multi family investment properties I have noticed what they call their "Zestimate." (their estimation of the home's value) I would like to know how useful other investors hav...
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Hi all, I am looking to buy some properties out of state for cash flow. Any city recs? I was looking into Cleveland, I have some properties that caught me eye in the 80-100k range.. I wanted to pick up a few and rent ...
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Not surprising I guess considering the current administration......
https://www.bloomberg.com/news...
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Affordability is one of the biggest challenges in today’s housing market.
I believe smaller, more dense units are part of the solution:
1) Buyers can only afford smaller homes in today’s economy.
2) Denser unit...