Steve Maye
How do I protect myself from the US Government?
I watch what the other countries are doing to address the government debt and I know that is coming our way. I want to be prepared.
Callapsed stock markets,devalued currency, and higher taxes are just a few thoughts...
Wai Chan
ADU bonus density in San Diego
I have a MF site in City Height that is CUPD-CT-5-4 which I can build 5 units + 1 ADU legally. The site is in transit priority area so technically I can utilize the ADU bonus density to build unlimited number of ADU. ...
Kushal Shah
Small Multi-Family market in Bay Area, CA
Hi All,I am new investor based in Bay Area CA, looking to invest in small multi-family (Duplex/Triplex). What I am noticing in the Bay Area is most small multi-family is really old construction around 70-80 years old....
Blake Anderson
Soon to be college grad looking to invest (Sioux City, Iowa)
Hey Everyone!I'm a soon to be college grad in may. Have started a few businesses during college. All of which are growing well, however, I'm selling one (ecommerce store) to fund the down payment of a duplex. In this ...
Edita D.
cost basis for depreciation: county assessor's or insurance company's?
Hey guys!
Do you use the county assessor's statement or the property insurance's replacement cost as your COST BASIS for the building/structure of your property?
According to property assessor, the cost basis of the s...
Eric James
Is real estate appreciation a myth? Adjusting for inflation
One stated benefit of investing in real estate is price appreciation. However, if you look at inflation adjusted real estate prices for the most part there isn't much appreciation. There are specific points in time ...
Kenneth Littrell
Soldier Turning Real Estate Investor
Hello everyone! I am really excited to be here. My name is Ken. I am a career soldier approaching Army retirement in two years. I have always been interested in real estate. I made some money on the sale of my house ...
John Chan
Inspection Necessary?
On distressed REO properties, how many of you would recommend to get an inspection done? A friend of mine was telling me it was absolutely necessary because of the chance that there would be faulty wiring and such. I ...
Richard Warren
Are oil markets experiencing a bubble?
Here is an interesting article that compares the current climb of oil prices into the stratosphere with the recent housing bubble. The theory is that the oil market is as unsustainable as the housing market was. I hop...
Max McGuirk
Apartment complex owners
Looking to get into purchasing an apartment complex. What is the best size? I would rather have an on-site property manager. I would rather have the property at least 75% occupied. I would like to get feedback on some...