Hi all- I have a condo I rent out that I originally obtained through a first time home buyer loan. Well my lender sent me a letter because they noticed this isn't my primary residence anymore and the loan states that ...

I'd love to hear from folks about what they think of Airbnb and it's use for STRs. As an avid user of Airbnb over the years, when it started, it was viewed as this amazing alternative to hotels that offered a very com...

Hi All,About once a year or so, my wife and I start fantasizing about buying a condo near the ocean in Florida. She spent most of her adult life in Hudson (near Tampa), and my Dad used to own Captain Tony’s, and owned...

Looking for guidance.  I have done some investing, but am a miserable failure.  Banging my head against walls (literally), I still cant figure out what to do.  Nothing works.  I am in financial distress, but have some...

I was born and raised in CA. It's so heartbreaking to see what is happening to it.  A recent poll says that 46% of the people plan on leaving the bay area. Let's do our own poll (FOR CALIFORNIANS or those that recentl...

I recently watched the bigger pockets podcast with Brad Dantonio as the guest. Brad bought 5 properties with cash in order to maximize cash flow and retire early. After thinking about it, wouldn't it be wise to do the...

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Hi Everyone,Just Curious is anyone picking up property in Detroit? if so why? if not why?

All,I often see on here landlords that charge around $1,300 for rent but I personally don't know anyone who pays such high rent. If you have $1,300 rent why not buy? I know people usually say that they don't want to s...