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Hello!So, long story short, I have a desired location that I would like to purchase my first 4-plex.Absolutely nothing is popping up on the MLS. I understand that the market is rough right now and I need to be patient...
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China said to be buying U.S. mortgages
The China Investment Corp. is set to invest up to $2 billion in mortgage-backed securities because it considers the housing market set for a recovery.
August...
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What is the general consensus around real estate tokenization? I've been talking with the executives of some companies that are crushing it in the space currently & opening up real estate investing to the masses t...
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As I've stated on numerous occasions, we’ll see a wave of distressed Real Estate assets up for grabs for pennies on the dollar. I am taking my preparation levels to the maximum extent. I desire to come out of this mar...
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While the pandemic disrupted much of the commercial real estate market, it notably boosted the multifamily sector, driving demand for rental apartments, especially those with home office space. The period saw massive ...
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I owe a mortgage bal of $126k on a property worth $375k and have about 8 years to pay it off; rate is 3.37%.
I need to tap that equity to purchase other properties. The options I'm considering are:
1. HELOC at 75%...
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We are starting to implement more VAs into our accounting and property management parts of the business. Just wondering what companies y'all are using, and how are VAs helping your business.Thanks for taking the time ...
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Wanted to see what everyone thought about this. What is a healthy and ideal vacancy rate? There's a fine line between too low and uncomfortably high; if it's too low, you're more than likely leasing for under-market a...
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Are landlords accepting crypto currency yet or I'm too early?
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Hey guys,I was hoping to get some help when underwriting deals.I've had some properties that have come across my desk, that have below market rents, and either with some better management, or light renovation there's ...