In today's New York Times: Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias - The New York Times (nytimes.com)My initial take is that this is a sound move by Fannie and Freddie to address a real issue.  If it helps...

I have managed to obtain 3 buy/hold properties in 3 years and am in the middle of converting the garage on the 3rd. A property just came on the market that seems like a very good deal, and exactly what I look for. I f...

Investment Info: My plan for this property was to BRRRR, but decided to put my own spin on it. At the time, I didn't see why it's best to pay cash up front so I ended up only putting 5% down payment and financing it t...

Alright!! I been working on few deals and one especially with a old pool. We are closing on this deal soon and checked with few contractors to close the pool.  Nobody talks about the permit except one guy. They all wa...

Hey investors!I'm a total newbie, so bare with me here. But I've read a few books this past year on various real estate investment strategies. I've been analyzing deals all over the country for the past month or so.I'...

This is a general question... Do you think solar is worth it, for an area like a desert with plenty of sun and hot summers (AC blasting) raking up big electricity bills? But also more specific... Would you think that ...

Hello everyone! My question is pretty simple and straight forward. How long do lenders typically honor a Pre-qualification? I plan on using either an FHA or a VA loan when I get home from overseas in about 2 months to...